Borland Racing Developments (BRD) is a prominent Australia Car Brand specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of open-wheel racing cars, particularly for junior categories like Formula Ford and Formula Vee. Founded by Michael Borland in 1984, the company initially focused on preparing and engineering cars for the Australian Formula 2 Championship, quickly securing multiple titles. This early success laid the groundwork for their transition into becoming a leading constructor of racing chassis.
BRD is best known for its “Spectrum” Formula Ford and “Sabre” Formula Vee racing cars. The Spectrum chassis, in particular, has achieved immense success, becoming one of the most consistently winning brands in the Australian Formula Ford Championship since 2004. These vehicles are renowned for their robust design, performance, and the ability to win championships, both domestically and, increasingly, in international series like the USF1600 and Canadian Formula Tour 1600.
Beyond building complete racing cars, Borland Racing Developments also operates as a specialist fabricator, undertaking projects such as historic car restorations and producing specialty parts for the broader motor racing industry. Their expertise in motorsport engineering and manufacturing highlights a significant, albeit niche, contribution of Australia to the World-Wide Q&A of high-performance automotive design.