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. The race was open to

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cars.1977 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, Conditions for Australian Titles, page 87 The race was won by

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), his first and only Australian Grand Prix victory. Alan Jones (

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) actually finished his 58th and final lap 40 seconds ahead of Brown, however officials penalised Jones 60 seconds for jumping the start and he was officially classified in 4th place.

Classification

Results as follows:

Qualifying

Race

Notes

* Pole Position:

– 1:05.7 * Fastest Lap: Alan Jones – 1:06.4 * Average speed of winning car: 138.6 km/hAustralian Competition Yearbook, 1978 Edition, 42nd Australian Grand Prix. pages 86 to 89 * Alan Jones was penalised 60 seconds for jumping the start

References

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