2015 Australian Manufacturers' Championship

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The 2015 Australian Manufacturers' Championship was an Australian motor racing series for modified production touring cars. [1] It comprised three CAMS sanctioned national championship titles:

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Australian Manufacturers Championship Pty Ltd was appointed by CAMS as the Category Manager for the championship. [1]

The Australian Manufacturers' Championship was awarded to BMW Australia Pty Ltd, [2] the Australian Production Car Championship was won by Grant Sherrin driving a BMW 135i [2] and the Australian Endurance Championship was also won by Grant Sherrin. [2]

Class structure

Cars were classified into the following six classes: [1]

Calendar

The championship was contested over five rounds. [1]

Round [1] NameCircuit [1] Date [1] Format [1] Winning driversCar
1Sandown 3 Hour Classic [3] Sandown Raceway 27–29 March1 x 3 hourShane Marshall, Robert Marshall [3] Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 [3]
2Great Southern 4 Hour [4] Phillip Island 22–24 May1 x 4 hourRick Bates, Aaron Seton [4] Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 [4]
3  Queensland Raceway 7–9 August2 x 200 kmBeric Lynton [5] BMW 1M [5]
4  Wakefield Park 16–18 October2 x 200 kmRick Bates [6] Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 [7]
5Australian 4 Hour [8] Sydney Motorsport Park 13–15 November1 x 4 hourDylan Thomas, Stuart Kostera [8] Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 [8]

The results for each round of the Championship were determined by the number of points scored by each driver at that round. [1]

Points system

In rounds with one scheduled race, points were awarded on a 120–90–72–60–54–48–42–36–30–24–18–12–6 basis for the first thirteen places in each class with 3 points for other finishers. [1]

In rounds with two scheduled races, points were awarded on a 60–45–36–30–27–24–21–18–15–12–9–6–3 basis for the first thirteen places in each class in each race with 2 points for other finishers. [1]

Each manufacturer was able to score points towards the Australian Manufacturers' Championship title from the two highest placed automobiles of its make, in any class, excluding Class I. [1] The title was awarded to the manufacturer scoring the highest total number of class points over all rounds of the championship. [1]

Points towards the Australian Production Car Championship outright title were awarded to drivers based on outright finishing positions attained in each race. [1] In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each round. [1]

Points towards the Australian Production Car Championship class titles were awarded to drivers based on class finishing positions attained in each race. [1] In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each round. [1]

Points towards the Australian Endurance Championship outright title were awarded to drivers based on outright finishing positions attained in Rounds 1, 2 and 5. [1] In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each of these rounds. [1]

Points towards the Australian Endurance Championship class titles were awarded to drivers based on class finishing positions attained in Rounds 1, 2 and 5. [1] In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each of these rounds. [1]

Results

Australian Manufacturers' Championship

The Australian Manufacturers' Championship was awarded to BMW Australia Pty Ltd. [2]

Australian Production Car Championship

Position [9] [10] Driver [9] [10] No. [7] Vehicle [7] Competitor / Team [7] Points [9] [10]
 Outright    
1Grant Sherrin18 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals368
2Iain Sherrin18 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals362
3Beric Lynton23 BMW 1M Alphera Financial Services282
4RIck Bates33 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 Castrol / Turbosmart / DBA282
5Tony Alford54 BMW 1M Donut King243
6Mark Eddy88 & 2 Renault Megane RS265 & Audi TT RS Network Clothing216
 Class A    
1Tony Alford54 BMW 1M Donut King318
2Beric Lynton23 BMW 1M Alphera Financial Services300
3Rick Bates33 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 Castrol / Turbosmart / DBA291
4Shane Marshall22 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 Melbourne Performance Centre210
5Robert Marshall22 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 Melbourne Performance Centre210
 Class B    
1Grant Sherrin18 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals578
2Iain Sherrin18 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals572
3Michael Sherrin19 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals333
4David Ayers19 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals333
5William Gauchi28 BMW 335i GWS Personnel315
 Class C    
1Jake Camilleri36 Mazda 3 MPS Grand Prix Mazda364
2Colin Osborne13 Renault Megane RS265 Osborne Motorsport302
3Scott Nicholas36 Mazda 3 MPS Grand Prix Mazda240
4Francious Jouy88 Renault Megane RS265 Network Clothing ?
5Michael Sloss35 Mazda RX-8 Ric Shaw Racing/Syntec168
 Class D    
1Andrew Turpie86 Toyota 86 GTS Pedders Racing488
2Grant Phillips86 Toyota 86 GTS Pedders Racing482
 Class E    
 No points scored    
 Class I    
 No points scored    

Australian Endurance Championship

The Australian Endurance Championship was contested at Rounds 1, 2 & 5. [1]

Position [11] Driver [11] No. [7] Vehicle [7] Competitor / Team [7]
 Outright   
1Grant Sherrin [2] 18 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals
 Class A   
1Tony Alford54 BMW 1M Donut King
 Class B   
1Grant Sherrin18 BMW 135i Sherrin Rentals
 Class C   
1Francious Jouy88 Renault Megane RS265 Network Clothing
 Class D   
1Andrew Turpie86 Toyota 86 GTS Pedders Racing

Teams Trophy

The Teams Trophy was awarded to the driver pairing that scored the highest total number of class points over all rounds. [1] It was won by Grant Sherrin and Iain Sherrin. [11]

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