[1] Despite variations in the format of the race meetings over the years, the Formula Ford class has remained popular among drivers.
The events are organised by the Scottish Motor Racing Club as part of meetings where the programme features a range of categories.
[5] Since the championship was established in the 1960s, many competitors have had their performance at these events noticed, and gone on to race in higher level competitions, including Formula one.
In one of the final rounds of the championship, competitors are also racing for the David Leslie Trophy named in memory of Scottish BTCC driver.
This led to him being offered a place in Eddie Jordan's F3 team in 1988, although he only drove once before being left unable to continue as he had run out of money.