A1 Grand Prix A1 Grand Prix A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) was a 'single make' open wheel auto racing series that ran from 2005 until 2009. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport". The series was ratified by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and races were held in the traditional Formula One off-season, the northern hemisphere winter. The nation-based A1GP concept was founded by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum
Forsythe/Pettit Racing to team manager Ken Swieck. Swieck confirmed that Forsythe intended to compete in both series rather than choosing one or the other. However, Forsythe never fielded any entries in either series. The Forsythe team and its derivatives have amassed 37 CART and Champ Car victories and single championship in 2003 with Canadian Paul Tracy. Forsythe/Pettit Racing Forsythe/Pettit Racing was a racing team that competed in the Champ Car World Series owned by Gerald Forsythe and Dan Pettit. The Champ Car effort ceased operations after the 2008 unification of North American open wheel racing. Forsythe Racing began sponsoring Lee Brayton's entry