2000 Hornet Formula Vee

Pure, lightweight racing at its best. If you're looking for an authentic, no-compromise entry into circuit racing - or perhaps an addition to your existing fleet - this 2000 Hornet Formula Vee delivers everything the category is famous for: simplicity, precision, and pure driver engagement.

Built by Hornet, one of Australia’s most respected Formula Vee constructors, this car embodies the philosophy that has made Formula Vee one of the most competitive grassroots racing categories worldwide. With its lightweight chassis and proven Volkswagen-based mechanicals, it’s a machine that rewards driver skill above all else.

The Hornet chassis is well regarded for its balance and feedback, making it an ideal platform for both developing drivers and experienced racers chasing close competition. This is pure analogue racing. No aero, no driver aids... just mechanical grip and momentum. Expect tight, slipstream-heavy racing combined with minimal running costs compared to other open-wheel categories, all in a car that rewards and develops race craft, precision and consistency.

Key Facts:

• 2000 Hornet Formula Vee
• Logbook Number: 20011887
• Vehicle ID: 2119
• Engine Number: 6926932
• Air-cooled Volkswagen flat-four (1200cc)
• VW-based 4-speed manual gearbox
• Independent front suspension with torsion bar rear
• Disc brakes (front) and drum brakes (rear)
• Yokohama Advan Neova performance tyres

Issued with its first CAMS logbook in 2000, the Formula Vee has been campaigned at tracks such as Wanneroo, Mallala and Phillip Island, and is now looking for its next custodian to give it a refresh and have some fun. The seller notes that the car has been in storage for the past few years and will require a tune and safety check prior to competitive use.

This Hornet Formula Vee is an honest, competitive, and accessible race car that delivers some of the closest racing you’ll find anywhere. Lightweight, responsive, and mechanically straightforward, it’s the perfect way to experience open-wheel motorsport without the complexity or cost of higher formulas. Whether you're entering Formula Vee for the first time, looking for a club-level race car, or wanting a cost-effective track toy with genuine pedigree, it ticks all the right boxes.