Brabham BT30
The Brabham BT30 was a Formula 2 racing car that was used in the 1969, 1970 and 1971 Formula 2 European Championship .
The Brabham BT30 had a complex tubular space frame and the FVA Cosworth engine as a drive. The large rear wings that were installed in 1969 were replaced by smaller ones in 1970. The BT30 also had an aluminum fuel tank in 1969, which was replaced in 1970 by steel tanks that were integrated into the side panels of the monocoque.
1969 Piers Courage in the BT30 of the Frank Williams Racing Cars team was fifth in the Formula 2 European Championship. Peter Westbury drove a privately entered BT30 and finished sixth overall, one place behind Courage at the end of the year. Westbury also registered the car for a race in the European Formula 5000 Championship in 1969 .
In 1970 the BT30 was the most frequently used vehicle in the Formula 2 championship. Of the 40 drivers who scored points in Formula 2 this season, 22 started with a BT30. Derek Bell was runner-up.
