[citation needed] The Spectrum chassis established itself in the local Formula Ford market, taking a second for Jason Bargwanna in the 1996 title race.

The strength and popularity of the chassis grew with ongoing development and since 2004, the Spectrum has been the most consistently successful brand in Australian Formula Ford Championship racing.

[citation needed] During 2007, the Braeside factory doubled in size to accommodate the existing workload and to provide capacity for new projects.

Given how successful the 010 of 2004 and 2005 had been, the focus with the 011 was to fine-tune the chassis and suspension to maximise the benefits of the reduced weight and increased power from the new engine.

[citation needed] Success with the new model was immediate; John Martin won the inaugural Fiesta powered Formula Ford round on his way to the 2006 Australian title.

[citation needed] BRD has been producing FF1600 cars since the 1980s, accumulating a string of race and championship wins at home and abroad.

New facilities and increased staffing levels enabled BRD to commence development of their second generation Vee, the Sabre 02, designed specifically for the FV1600 rules.