The 2001 Canadian ChampCar Lights Championship is an 8 round series for 176 hp single-seater racing cars. The Series is designed to provide the best driver preparation in a North American series for Formula Atlantic, Indy Lights, etc. The series strives to ensure that drivers benefit from equality of equipment and opportunity to perform. The duration of practice sessions for road courses is a miniumum of 40 minutes and 20 minutes for ovals. Qualifying for road courses is a minimum of 20 minutes.
Ovals have single car qualifying.
Road races are a minimum of 50 kms in length. Ovals vary according to track. Race duration requires drivers to develop their personal fitness and stamina as well as an understanding of looking after tires and equipment. Rolling starts are used for all races except those being run in conjunction with US F3. All points from all races count towards the championship.