Formula Jedi was originally created in 1996 as 'Formula 600'. The name was taken from the Honda 600cc motorcycle engine that was fitted to the rear of the Jedi racing car, constructed by John Corbyn at his Northamptonshire workshops. The idea for a race championship was developed because the Jedi chassis was being used very successfully on sprint and hillclimb circuits throughout the UK.

Formula 600 was therefore created and backed by the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC) to produce identical performance single seater racing cars, that would provide a cost effective way to go motor racing. It would also teach the young and old about using slicks and wings. In 2000, Honda UK gave their support to the formula and the series became 'Formula Honda', but with the demand for bigger engines and more power, a second class was created for any bike engine up to 1000cc - Formula Jedi was born.

The 600cc class continued to enjoy success as the feeder series into the championship, but as more drivers moved to the larger engines to challenge for race wins, the class was replaced in 2008 by a 'Club' class for older 1000cc engines.