2000 Shell Championship Series

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The 2000 Shell Championship Series was an Australian motor racing series open to V8 Supercars. The championship, which was the second Shell Championship Series, began on 11 February at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and ended on 19 November at the Mount Panorama Circuit after 13 rounds. Titles were awarded for drivers, teams and manufacturers by the series organisers AVESCO (Australian Vee Eight Supercar Company), and the winning driver, Mark Skaife, was also awarded the Australian Touring Car Championship by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, the 41st time that this title had been awarded.

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Teams and drivers

The following drivers and teams competed in the 2000 Shell Championship Series.

Permanent entries
ManufacturerVehicleTeamNo.DriversEventsCo-DriversEvents
Ford Falcon EL Paul Little Racing 75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Tratt 1
Power Racing 500 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Heath 3–5
Falcon AU Stone Brothers Racing 4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Craig Baird All Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Wills 11, 13
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Longhurst All Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Besnard 11, 13
Glenn Seton Racing 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenn Seton 1–11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neil Crompton 11, 13
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neil Crompton 1–10, 12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neal Bates 11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dean Canto 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wayne Gardner 13
Larkham Motorsport 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Larkham All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Brabham 11
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alain Menu 13
Dick Johnson Racing 17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Johnson All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Johnson 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McLean 13
18 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich All11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bright 13
Brad Jones Racing 21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Jones All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tomas Mezera 11, 13
Colourscan Racing 22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Osborne 1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matthew Coleman 2–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Peters 7
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rick Bates 8–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Peters 11, 13
Steven Ellery Racing 31 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Ellery All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Stokell 11, 13
Cameron McLean Racing 40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McLean 1–10
Paul Weel Racing 43 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Weel All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Crick 11, 13
Paul Little Racing 75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Tratt 2–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Jones 11, 13
Power Racing 500 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Heath 7–8, 10, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Finnigan 13
PAE Motorsport 600 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Bowe All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Richards 11, 13
Holden Commodore VS Lansvale Smash Repairs 3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Trevor Ashby All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Reed 11, 13
23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Reed 1–10, 12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Full 11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phillip Scifleet 11, 13
Romano Racing 24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Romano 1–5, 7–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Brock 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Parsons 13
Paul Morris Motorsport 29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris 1–11 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Schwantz 11
Clive Wiseman Racing 50 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Donaher 1–6, 10
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Mecklem 8
Commodore VT Holden Racing Team 1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife 11, 13
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife 1–10, 12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Kelly 11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan Pretty 11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason Plato 13 Flag of France.svg Yvan Muller 13
Gibson Motorsport 7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steven Richards All Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy 11, 13
12 Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy 1–10, 12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darren Hossack 11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Finnigan 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Parsons 13
Perkins Engineering 8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall 1–10, 12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luke Youlden 11, 13 Flag of Singapore.svg Christian Murchison 11, 13
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Larry Perkins All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall 11, 13
Bob Forbes Racing (GM)13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodney Forbes 1–7
288–13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland 11, 13
Imrie Motorsport 14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Ritter 4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mike Imrie 5, 7, 10, 12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Miller 11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Robson 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodney Crick 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Gazzard 13
Holden Young Lions (HRT)15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Kelly 1, 3–4, 6, 8–10, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan Pretty 13
McDougall Motorsport 16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dugal McDougall All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Miedecke 11, 13
Doulman Automotive 26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Doulman 1–5, 9, 11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cotter 11, 13
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cotter 7–8
Paul Morris Motorsport 29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris 12–13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal 13
Tomas Mezera Motorsport 32 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tomas Mezera 1–4, 6–8, 12
Garry Rogers Motorsport 34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garth Tander All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bargwanna 11, 13
35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bargwanna 1–10, 12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Ritter 11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Leahey 11, 13
John Faulkner Racing 46 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Faulkner All Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adam Macrow 11, 13
Clive Wiseman Racing 50 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Donaher 9, 11–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Mecklem 11, 13
Rod Nash Racing 54 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McConville 1–10, 12–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Brabham 13
55 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Nash 8–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McConville 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Dumbrell 13
Part-time entries
Ford Falcon EL Emerzidis Motorsport 20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garry Holt 3, 11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garry Willmington 11, 13
Schembri Motorsport 36 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neil Schembri 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Quartly 13
Sieders Racing Team 42 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Sieders 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luke Sieders 13
56 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robert Russell 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Coulter 13
Dean Canto Racing 45 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dean Canto 3
John Scotcher Motorsport 59 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Layton Crambrook 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Baxter 13
Halliday Motorsport 61 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Halliday 11, 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adam Wallis 11, 13
Cadillac Productions 79 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mike Conway 1
Falcon AU Harris Racing 59 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Harris 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Voight 13
Dean Canto Racing 45 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dean Canto 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Moncrieff 13
Rod Salmon Racing 87 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Salmon 1, 11–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Damien White 11, 13
Holden Commodore VS Terry Wyhoon Racing 25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Wyhoon 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Brock 13
Alan Taylor Racing 37 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Attard 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roger Hurd 13
South Pacific Motor Racing 38 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Field 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Howison 13
Mal Rose Racing 44 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Rose 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian D'Agostin 13
Trevor Crittenden Motorsport 57 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Butler 13 Flag of New Zealand.svg Miles Pope 13
Paul Morris Motorsport 67 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Kelly 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aaron McGill 13
MW Motorsport 76 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matthew White 11–13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Wyhoon 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Owen 13
V8 Racing 77 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Mork 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Williams 13
John Faulkner Racing 96 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan McLeod 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wayne Wakefield 13
Graphic Skills Racing 97 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wayne Wakefield 3, 11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan McLeod 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Sipp 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Beikoff 13
Clive Wiseman Racing 150 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melinda Price 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dean Lindstrom 13
Commodore VT Challenge Motorsport 39 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Smerdon 3–5, 8
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Gazzard 7
James Rosenberg Racing 66 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Poole 2–6
Motorsport Engineering Services 99 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Derek van Zelm 11–12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian D'Agostin 11
Team Kiwi Racing 777 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jason Richards 13 Flag of New Zealand.svg Angus Fogg 13

Driver changes

Team changes

Calendar

The 2000 Shell Championship Series was contested over 13 rounds.

Rd.Event
Circuit
City / StateDateFormatWinnerTeamReport
1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Phillip Island, Victoria 11–13 FebTwo races Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport
2 Barbagallo Raceway Perth, Western Australia 17–19 MarThree races Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team
3 Clipsal 500 Adelaide
Adelaide Street Circuit
Adelaide, South Australia 6–9 AprTwo races Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport Report
4 Eastern Creek Raceway Sydney, New South Wales 28–30 AprThree races Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team
5 Hidden Valley Raceway Darwin, Northern Territory 19–21 MayThree races Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team
6 GMC 400
Canberra Street Circuit
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 9–11 JuneThree races Steven Richards K-Mart Racing
7 Queensland Raceway Ipswich, Queensland 30 Jun – 2 JulThree races Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team
8 Winton Motor Raceway Benalla, Victoria 14–16 JulThree races Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport
9 Oran Park Raceway Sydney, New South Wales 28–30 JulThree races Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team
10 Calder Park Raceway Melbourne, Victoria 18–20 AugThree races Steven Richards K-Mart Racing
11 OzEmail Queensland 500
Queensland Raceway
Ipswich, Queensland 8–10 SepSingle two driver race Craig Lowndes
Mark Skaife
Holden Racing Team Report
12 Sandown International Raceway Melbourne, Victoria 6–8 OctThree races Paul Radisich Dick Johnson Racing
13 FAI 1000
Mount Panorama Circuit
Bathurst, New South Wales 16–19 NovSingle two driver race Garth Tander
Jason Bargwanna
Garry Rogers Motorsport Report

Points system

Championship points were awarded on the following basis: [1]

Points formatPosition
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18th19th20th
Point system 13028272625242322212019181716151413121110
Point system 240363432302826242220181614121086421
Point system 34541393735333129272523211917151311975
Point system 4605451484542393633302724211815129631
Point system 58072686460564844403632282420161412842
Point system 612010810296908478726660544842363024181263
Point system 7160144136128120112104968880726456484032241684
Point system 824021620419218016815614413212010896847260483624126

Results

Drivers Championship

The Holden Commodore VT in which Garth Tander placed second in the championship. The car is pictured in 2018 Holden Commodore VT of GRM.jpg
The Holden Commodore VT in which Garth Tander placed second in the championship. The car is pictured in 2018
PosDriverNo.PenaltyRd 1Rd 2Rd 3Rd 4Rd 5Rd 6Rd 7Rd 8Rd 9Rd 10Rd 11Rd 12Rd 13Pts
1 Mark Skaife 20102106160112116168108461171011601061681570
2 Garth Tander 3401081022125410809280106101144862401433
3 Craig Lowndes 115601208074361711206868961601041681310
4 Paul Radisich 18087881487281205890341101121172161260
5 Glenn Seton 50901817692100162768410146104841133
6 Greg Murphy 121006016845768466749827136322041108
7 Jason Bargwanna 350056188121075441026761144552401054
8 Steven Richards 7057228856018934214211013634204993
9 Russell Ingall 8009811210248728050634612846108953
10 Tony Longhurst 9103666124805675663684809677Ret866
11 Steven Johnson 170366815210469960563931Ret42192831
12 Neil Crompton 60480647248171246040411047384829
13 Larry Perkins 1120462472183412954Ret646612829108752
14 Mark Larkham 100758256199636942421100Ret9124718
15 Craig Baird 409328684664Ret22522578061156702
16 John Bowe 6000240160844633048363612074Ret679
17 Todd Kelly 150483612159446531Ret180575
18 John Faulkner 460481888207827Ret073176427Ret460
19 Paul Morris 2902464444014616343326Ret1396455
20 Cameron McLean 400122280130044Ret11112192432
21 Steve Ellery 3102120Ret145401040245956108Ret406
22 Paul Weel 430394401485138182827Ret6472403
23 Dugal McDougall 16030208042728007Ret0144331
24 Brad Jones 210188Ret545087120570Ret11Ret297
25 Simon Wills 4080156236
26 Jason Bright 180216216
27 Cameron McConville 540612424Ret1810145354024Ret201
28 Rodney Forbes 13/280390Ret960044289480Ret183
29 Nathan Pretty 2/150Ret180180
30 Andrew Miedecke 160Ret144144
31 Truckie Parsons 120132132
Darren Hossack 120Ret132
33 Jim Richards 6000120Ret120
Yvan Muller 20120
Jason Plato 20120
36 Steve Reed 230031608360111223Ret7Ret116
37 Trevor Ashby 30002001448110140Ret0Ret107
38 Mark Poole 6605Ret2690103
39 Rick Bates 220000162460100
40 David Besnard 9096Ret96
Matt Neal 29096
42 Greg Ritter 350088Ret88
Tim Leahey 35088Ret
44 Brett Peters 2205166081
45 Mick Donaher 500006121Ret115042Ret77
46 Matthew White 76072072
Terry Wyhoon 25/76072Ret
Greg Crick 430Ret72
49 Adam Macrow 46064Ret64
50 Paul Stokell 31056Ret56
51 John Cleland 28048Ret48
Jason Richards 777048
Angus Fogg 777048
54 Rod Nash 5500DNS0400Ret40
55 Rod Salmon 8700Ret3636
Damien White 870RetRet36
Tomas Mezera 3200616020DNSRet12Ret
58 Geoff Full 23032Ret32
Phillip Scifleet 23032Ret
60 Peter Doulman 2600DNS40Ret024Ret28
61 John Cotter 2600024Ret24
Alain Menu 10024
63 Anthony Tratt 750000Ret1211800Ret0Ret22
64 Shane Beikoff 3801212
Tim Sipp 97012
66 Garry Holt 200Ret8Ret8
Garry Willmington 2008Ret
68 Dean Lindstrom 150066
Melinda Price 15006
70 Chris Smerdon 39000404
Daniel Miller 1404
Anthony Robson 1404
73 Paul Romano 24010Ret0001DNSDNS00Ret2
74 Alan Heath 5000001000DNS1
Danny Osborne 22000
Matthew Coleman 220DNS0
Wayne Wakefield 97000Ret
Dean Canto 4500RetRet
Mike Imrie 1400Ret0Ret
Layton Crambrook 5900
Gary Baxter 5900
Neil Schembri 3600
Gary Quartly 3600
Steve Owen 7600
Peter Field 3800
Shane Howison 3800
Mike Conway 790Ret
Neal Bates 60RetRet
Geoff Brabham 100RetRet
Alan Jones 750RetRet
Dick Johnson 170Ret
Christian Murchison 100RetRet
Terry Finnigan 120RetDNS
Skippy Parsons 240Ret
Wayne Gardner 60Ret
Craig Harris 300Ret
PosDriverNo.PenaltyRd 1Rd 2Rd 3Rd 4Rd 5Rd 6Rd 7Rd 8Rd 9Rd 10Rd 11Rd 12Rd 13Pts
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Champion Team of the Year

The title was awarded to the team of the winning driver in the championship. [2]

Champion Manufacturer

The title was presented to the manufacturer with the most number of round wins in the championship. [2]

See also

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References

  1. Scoring Points, 2000 Shell Championship Series TV Guide, Chevron Publishing Group, page 45
  2. 1 2 3 4 Gala Award Winners, 2011 V8 Supercar Media Guide, page 149

Further reading