The 2001 Konica V8 Supercar Series was an Australian motor racing competition for

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. It was the second running of the second tier series for V8 Supercars. The series was contested over six rounds held across four different states, commencing on 25 February at

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and concluding on 11 August at

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. The series was won by

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who was victorious in ten of the 18 races. Wills finished 82 points clear of

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Teams and drivers

The following teams and drivers competed during the series.

Series calendar

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/ref> An additional non-points "special event", the Konica V8 Supercar Challenge, was held at the

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, Bathurst on 6 October as a support race to the 2001 V8 Supercar 1000.

Points system

The season consisted of six rounds across four different states. Each round consisted of three races. Points were awarded for all cars who started each race in finishing order and then in order that they retired from the race. Points may have been offered for race positions lower than 24th but at no race during the series did more than 24 cars start.

Series standings

References

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