The 1977 German Formula Three Championship (german: 1977 Formel 3 Meisterschaft der ONS) was a multi-event

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championship for single-seat

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formula racing cars held in Germany and in Belgium. The championship featured drivers competing in two-litre Formula Three racing cars which conformed to the technical regulations, or formula, for the championship. It commenced on 27 March at

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and ended at the same place on 2 October after eight rounds. Team Obermoser Jörg driver

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became a champion. He won race at Kassel-Calden. Rudolf Dötsch finished as runner-up, he had three race wins, but he haven't participated in the three races. Heinz Scherle completed the top-three in the drivers' standings with win at

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and Werner Klein were the only other drivers who won a race in the season.

Calendar

All rounds were held in West Germany, excepting Zolder rounds that were held in Belgium.

Championship standings

*Points are awarded as follows:

References

External links

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