Formula Palmer Audi

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Formula Palmer Audi, officially abbreviated to FPA, and sometimes informally abbreviated to Palmer Audi, is a one-make class of open wheel Formula racing founded in 1998 by former Formula One driver, Jonathan Palmer. It is based in the United Kingdom (UK), and is organised and operated by MotorSport Vision. It has a high proportion of British drivers and venues, but it also features international drivers, and races in mainland Europe. The series is most famous for producing ex-F1 driver and IndyCar race-winner Justin Wilson, and triple World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx. The series was originally set up as a cost-effective rival to Formula Three in the UK. After a brief foray into Europe, FPA evolved into a series predominantly for gentleman drivers looking to combine business with pleasure. However, having produced nominees for the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award for five consecutive years from 2004 to 2008, including 2007 winner Stefan Wilson, FPA is re-emerging as a viable option for young aspiring drivers on the path to Formula One.