The 1959 Australian Drivers Championship was a CAMS sanctioned motor racing title for drivers of

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cars. The championship winner was awarded the 1959 CAMS Gold Star. The series was won by Victorian racer Len Lukey driving his

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and in the opening round of the series his own much modified

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. Lukey was one of only a few drivers who attempted to complete the gruelling twelve race schedule, the longest in ADC history. Lukey finished just two points ahead of his season long rival,

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from the ACT (Cooper-Climax). Stan Jones was third in the championship, using four different cars over the course of the series. Race victories were shared around with Mildren taking three wins. Lukey, Jones and Bill Patterson each took two wins, with single victories going to

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and New Zealand

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racer Ross Jensen.

Calendar

The title, which was the third

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, was contested over a twelve race series.Guide to The Gold Star, Supplement to Racing Car News, August 1970, page ii *Winning driver not awarded points for races 1 and 5

Points

Championship points were awarded on a 12-7-5-3-2-1 basis to the first six Australian drivers at each race, irrespective of actual race placings gained. Only the best nine race results could be retained by each driver.CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, 1959, page 44 As only Australian resident drivers were eligible, South Pacific Championship winner Jack Brabham and Bathurst 100 winner Ross Jensen were not awarded points towards the championship.

Results

References

External links

Open wheelers 1959, www.autopics.com.au
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Calendar

Points

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