Many of the teams and drivers which competed in the final season of British Formula Ford moved to the new series.

The first Formula Ford race was held at Brands Hatch in 1967 and was the precursor to the birth of the domestic championship.

Although this engine change didn't affect the other technical regulations, which still called for steel space frames which were much more economical to build and run compared to their carbon fiber counterparts, the increased engine power accelerated chassis development, causing many of the smaller manufacturers to stop producing cars, resulting in fewer constructors represented in the championship.

The EcoBoost car marks a substantial change in the direction of Formula Ford racing as it introduces both smaller capacity Turbocharged petrol engines and for the first time a sequential gearbox.

To help keep costs low, cars are made from steel, as opposed to the more exotic carbon fibre commonly found in higher categories of racing.

The chassis however remains a steel space frame rather than the carbon fibre Monocoque found in other formulae.

[3] In 2015, the series will again run 30 rounds at ten events in support of the BTCC, despite becoming the MSA Formula.

This has led to the formation of several other national and club level championships within the UK catering for legacy chassis, engines and cars.