Formula Ford Collection (page 23)

Jenson Button Photo Shoot: Formula Ford driver Jenson Button with his trophies
Formula Ford driver Jenson Button (GBR) with his trophies. Jenson Button Photo Shoot, Towcester, England, 6 May 1998. BEST IMAGE

British Formula Ford Championship: Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Silverstone, England, 20 September 1998
Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing waits to leave the pits. Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Silverstone, England, 20 September 1998

Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Second place finisher Ayrton Senna da Silva has a heated conversation with race winner
Second place finisher Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) (right) has a heated conversation with race winner Enrique Mansilla (ARG) (left) following a tough duel on the track

Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva prepares for action on the grid in his Van Diemen R81 before taking his first
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) prepares for action on the grid in his Van Diemen R81 before taking his first single seater victory in only his third race

British Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Third place finisher Ayrton Senna Van Diemen R81 Ford battles with his team
Third place finisher Ayrton Senna (BRA) Van Diemen R81 Ford battles with his team mate Enrique Mansilla (ARG). British Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Thruxton, 8 March 1981

British Formula Ford Championship: Festival winner Andrew Gilbert-Scott Reynard
Festival winner Andrew Gilbert-Scott (GBR) Reynard. British Formula Ford Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 29-30 October 1983

British Formula Ford 2000 Championship: Race winner Andrew Gilbert-Scott
Race winner Andrew Gilbert-Scott (GBR). British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 1 April 1983

Formula Ford Festival: Vitor Meira: Formula Ford Festival and World Cup, Brands Hatch, England. 20 October 1996
Vitor Meira (BR) Formula Ford Festival and World Cup, Brands Hatch, England. 20 October 1996

Formula Ford 1600: Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Donington Park, England, 15 August 1981
Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA). Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Donington Park, England, 15 August 1981

Formula Ford 2000: Ayrton Senna celebrates his victory with members of the Rushen Racing Team including team owner
Ayrton Senna (BRA) (Far left) celebrates his victory with members (and relatives) of the Rushen Racing Team including team owner Dennis Rushen (back row second from right)

Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Burgeoning photographer Keith Sutton enjoys a celebratory drink with Ayrton Senna
Burgeoning photographer Keith Sutton (Left) enjoys a celebratory drink with Ayrton Senna (BRA) (Right) Rushen Green Racing following his success in the European FF2000 championship

Formula Ford 2000: Race and championship winner Ayrton Senna Rushen Green Racing enjoys a team meal with a friend
Race and championship winner Ayrton Senna (BRA) Rushen Green Racing enjoys a team meal with a friend. EFDA Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Jyllandsring, Denmark, 22 August 1982

British Formula Ford Championship: Hideki Mutoh, Continental Racing
Hideki Mutoh (JPN), Continental Racing. British Formula Ford Championship, Silverstone, England, 16 September 2000

British Formula Ford Championship: Hideki Mutoh, Continental Racing, finished in fifth place
Hideki Mutoh (JPN), Continental Racing, finished in fifth place. British Formula Ford Championship, Donington Park, England, 30 July 2000

Formula Ford 1600: Liliane Vasconsoles proudly wears the winnerÕs garland won by her husband Ayrton Senna da Silva
Liliane Vasconsoles proudly wears the winnerÕs garland won by her husband Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA). Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, Summer 1981

Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva celebrates his first single seater race victory team mate Alfonso Toledano
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) celebrates his first single seater race victory team mate Alfonso Toledano (MEX). Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981

Formula Ford 1600: Second place finisher Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 waits from pole position on the grid
Second place finisher Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) (Left) Van Diemen R81 waits from pole position on the grid. RAC Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Silverstone, England, 21 June 1981

Formula Ford Festival: Danica Patrick finished in 2nd place
Danica Patrick (USA) finished in 2nd place. Formula Ford Festival, Brands Hatch, England, 20-22 October 2000

Formula Ford Festival: Podium and results
Podium and results: 1st: Anthony Davidson (GBR), centre. 2nd: Danica Patrick (USA), left. 3rd: Robin Rudholm (SWE), right. Formula Ford Festival, Brands Hatch, England, 20-22 October 2000

British Fomula Ford Championship: Richard Tarling: British Fomula Ford Championship, Brands Hatch, England
Richard Tarling (GBR) British Fomula Ford Championship, Brands Hatch, England. 20 October 1996

Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship: Vitor Meira: Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Round 3, Thruxton, England
Vitor Meira (BR) Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Round 3, Thruxton, England. 5 May 1997

British Formula Ford Festival: The podium: Uwe Schafer Van Diemen, second; Gerrit Van Kouwen Lola
The podium (L to R): Uwe Schafer (GER) Van Diemen, second; Gerrit Van Kouwen (NED) Lola, festival winner and Bertrand Gachot (BEL)

British Formula Ford Championship: A shaken, but unharmed, Perry McCarthy is helped by marshals from his wrecked car
A shaken, but unharmed, Perry McCarthy (GBR) is helped by marshals from his wrecked car after his spectacular barrel-rolling accident

British Formula Ford Championship: Perry McCarthy is tossed around like a rag doll during his spectacular
Perry McCarthy (GBR) is tossed around like a rag doll during his spectacular barrel-rolling accident that remarkably left him uninjured

British Formula Ford Festival: Festival winner Eddie Irvine celebrates victory on the podium
Festival winner Eddie Irvine (GBR) celebrates victory on the podium. British Formula Ford Festival, Brands Hatch, England, 29 October Ð 1 November 1987

British Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Roland Ratzenberger Van Diemen
Roland Ratzenberger (AUT) Van Diemen. British Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 1986

European Formula Ford: Willy T. Ribbs: European Formula Ford, c. 1975
Willy T. Ribbs (USA). European Formula Ford, c. 1975

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"Formula Ford: A Legacy of Speed and Skill" In the world of motorsports, it has long been hailed as a breeding ground for future racing champions. With its affordable yet high-performance cars, this single-seater racing series has captured the hearts of both drivers and fans alike. One iconic moment in Formula Ford history was captured by CM5 7842 Jonathan Hoad, showcasing the intense competition between Van Diemen RF90 racers like himself. The adrenaline-fueled battles on the track were not limited to one brand though; CM1 5502 Andrew Mansell's Merlyn Mk11A and Dick Dixon's Lotus 61 added their own flavor to the mix. The allure extended beyond national championships as well. In a captivating image from the EFDA Formula Ford 2000 Championship in Jyllandsring, Denmark on August 22, 1982, race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva is seen deep in thought before his upcoming race. Little did anyone know that this young Brazilian driver would go on to become an icon in the sport. Dennis Rushen, owner of Rushen Green Racing Team, played a pivotal role in Senna's journey through Formula Ford. As shown in another snapshot from Formula Ford 2000 action, Rushen holds out the pit board to none other than Ayrton Senna himself – a testament to their successful partnership. Sitting inside his Van Diemen RF82 at Oulton Park Circuit or proudly donning his winner's garland after triumphing three out of four visits there – these images capture Senna's dominance during his time with Rushen Racing. But it wasn't just about individual victories; teamwork also shone brightly within this competitive series. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship at Brands Hatch showcased drivers pushing themselves and their Merlyn Mk20s to new limits while CM17 0976 David McArthur and his Van Diemen LA10 demonstrated the dedication required to succeed.