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Schedule

The championship was contested over a five round series.

Classes

Cars competed in four engine capacity classes: * Up to 1600cc * 1601 to 2000cc * 2001 to 3000cc * 3001 to 6000cc

Points system

Drivers points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis for the six best placed cars in each class at each round. Makes points were awarded for the six best placed cars in each class on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis, but only for the highest scoring car of each make, regardless of class, at each round.

Results

Drivers

Makes

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Notes and references

Australian Endurance Championship Australian Manufacturers' Championship Endurance Championship