The Australian Formula Ford Series will remain on the Shannons Nationals bill for a second season in 2015.
The junior open-wheel class has enjoyed a resurgence this year under the management of the Formula Ford Association.
The FFA retook control of the category in the aftermath of CAMS' decision to drop Formula Ford's national championship status in favour of a new-for-2015 Formula 4.
Now open to both Fiesta and Kent powered Formula Fords, the series is running five rounds with the Shannons Nationals ahead of its finale at Phillip Island's state-level Island Magic in late November.
Drawing little over a dozen entries to its events on the V8 Supercars calendar in 2013, in excess of 20 cars have raced in each of the opening three Formula Ford rounds this season.
Although a complete 2015 calendar has yet to be confirmed, the FFA's national series coordinator Phil Marrinon says a full six round schedule with the Shannons Nationals is locked in.
“We wanted to bed down our 2015 plans early so that prospective competitors can prepare for the upcoming season,” he said.
“2014 has been a rebuilding year with a lot of work done behind the scenes by the Formula Ford Association to contain racing and administration costs and we are confident that the support we are currently experiencing will continue in the years to come.”
Added Shannons Nationals Series director Rob Curkpatrick: “We are excited to continue our relationship with Formula Ford in 2015.
“Not only have they added a great spectacle to the Shannons Nationals programme but the support from competitors has been strong which gives us the confidence that Formula Ford will remain a significant part of the Australian motor racing scene for many years to come.”
The next round of the Australian Formula Ford Series will take place at Wakefield Park on October 17-19.