Team DOLAN

Formula Ford Festival
2025 saw us field our biggest Team with 7 cars. It was a very busy weekend for us but with the AMAZING high of being crowned winners in two trophy races to some disappointing lows.

We are so happy to have taken the overall win in the grand final with but also fantastically winning the Pre 82 with Mark McKenna. finished 3rd in the grand final after a great 3 car battle. finished 6th overall which he would no doubt describe as not where he wanted to be, but an engine issue -sorted before the final was just a little to late.
had a mixed weekend taking part in many races due to on track incidents but he battled on and made it to the final with an unfortunate DNF. joined us for the first and hopefully not the last time to take to the track in a formula ford for the first time in many years. He thoroughly enjoyed his time in Brands and plans to come back strongly next year.
Lastly bravely took on the formula ford festival for the first time. He had a few in track incidents and unfortunately did not make the final

What an event .bowles.5458 congratulations amazing job

as always brilliant

thanks for calling by

And most especially all the drivers, parents mechanics, wives, partners etc. Thanks

Welcome to the Walter Hayes. It's sunny and cold. Great day for testing

We have a full garage with , Mark McKenna

9 cars plus a couple of extra Nigel Smyth and Lee Newsome. Here's to a great weekend

Leading the charge we have this year's United Formula Ford Champion. He is one to keep a close eye on. Following him closely will be 2024 United Formula Ford Champion keep your eyes peeled for these boys 👀.

Watching them very closely will be who said ""Excited to be coming back to do the Formula Ford Festival and the Walter Hayes Trophy this year. The last time I did the two events in the one year was 2016 when I won both! I'll be looking to carry on the same pace we had at the Festival in 2023 when we suffered a distributor failure and broke down from the lead with 2 laps to go. I'll be in a brand new car this year which is Bernard's latest design, so we will have no excuses!".

These boys will be followed closely by fresh from a win in Silverstone in the super classic championship. Stephen is a
Former Irish karting champion and was also a
FF 1600 competitor in Ireland in the early 90’s
Returned in 2024 to do some uk races in 2025. Exciting to watch

Then we have who mainly races in the Northern Irish Championship and is keen to replicate his podium last time out.

Mark McKenna also makes a return to Brands Hatch this year in his classic Crossle and we can't wait to see him

Last but most certainly not least is new addition to our team .

For Stuart, this marks a special return to the place where his motorsport career began. It will be his sixth participation in the Festival. His best result so far has been a second place in the Grand Final

This is the 53rd edition of the Formula Ford Festival. The event will take place on 25–26 October at Brands Hatch and, as every year, brings together a competitive mix of young talent and experienced drivers from across Europe and the World.

Will post links to the live streaming as we get closer

Race with us at this fantastic event. 3 times previous winners of the event. Only one seat remaining.

See you on the grid!

Top 3 race 1

Winner
P2
P3

Revisiting the international Formula Ford action of 2024 - Formula Scout There was lots of close racing in national and regional series for Formula Ford, in its various forms, across the world in 2024.