The Formula FARA racing series is a high-performance open-wheel racing series that provides a competitive platform for drivers to develop their skills, and gain experience and exposure in professional motorsports.
A Stepping Stone to Pro-Level Racing
Designed to bridge the gap between karting and higher levels of racing, Formula FARA combines affordability and accessibility.
The series worked on developing a safety upgrade called the J-LO Cockpit Protection System, making it the only series using the Ligier JSF4 car with this advanced safety feature.
Race Director: GERARDO BONILLA
Mr. Bonilla is a professional race car driver with years of driving, instruction, and coaching experience at the highest levels. In 2007 and 2008 competed in the American Le Mans Series LMP2.
Competed in and won the IMSA Lites Championship (Cooper
Tires Prototype Lites) in 2007, the Star Mazda Championship in 2006, and the Skip Barber National Championship in 2005.
Bonilla served as Racing School and Race Series President, as well as former Master Instructor for Skip Barber Racing School; Director of Operations for Lucas Oil School of Racing; and Series Driver Coach and Race Steward for the U.S. F2000 National Championship.
Series Manager/Owner: JOSE DE LAS CASAS
Jose de las Casas hails from a prestigious lineage of racers in the De las Casas family, tracing back to the 1950s in Peru.
As a fifth-generation race car driver, he has carried on the family's legacy by pursuing his passion for racing from an early age. At the age of 12, he began racing go-karts in Miami and later progressed to racing cars with his father, Alberto De las Casas, in the SCCA in ITA with RX-7s when he turned 19.
In 2007, when FARA was founded by Tico Almeida, Jose played an instrumental role in its development. He joined Tico and has remained an integral part of FARA ever since and has recently taken over to carry forward Tico Almeida's vision of creating a local racing series in South Florida that caters to families and race enthusiasts from all walks of life.
Overall, Jose's extensive experience in racing and his contributions to FARA demonstrate his expertise and commitment to the sport.
