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Championship points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis to the best six placed cars in each class. Only the highest placed car of each make was awarded points and then only the points applicable to the position filled. The title was awarded to the make of car gaining the highest number of points in
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It would appear that placings gained by other models from the same manufacturer were not considered in determining championship placings. The first place gained by
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the series with all points acquired in all races counted. No drivers' title was allocated or permitted to be advertised in connection with the title.
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The 1979 Australian
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was the dominant car in the series, winning all three rounds and the championship. Image from 2012.
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689:1979 in Australian motorsport
627:The wait is over for Charlie
603:Brock leads Torana onslaught
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175:Queensland
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