1979 TAA Formula Ford Driver To Europe Series


The 1979 TAA Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series was an Australian motor racing competition open to Formula Ford racing cars. The series, which was the tenth national series for Formula Fords to be held in Australia, was won by Russell Norden driving a Mawer 004.

Series schedule

The series was contested over eight rounds.
RoundCircuitDateRound winnerCarEntrant
1SandownFebruaryRussell NordernMawer 004Bonds Coats Patons Ltd
2Oran Park25 FebruaryWally StoreyElwyn 002Bracks Slacks Pty Ltd
3CalderRussell NordernMawer 004Bonds Coats Patons Ltd
4Amaroo ParkStephen BrookBowin P6F
5Surfers ParadiseRussell NordernMawer 004Bonds Coats Patons Ltd
6Adelaide International Raceway3 JuneRussell NordernMawer 004Bonds Coats Patons Ltd
7Amaroo ParkRussell NordernMawer 004Bonds Coats Patons Ltd
8Oran ParkJulyRussell NordernMawer 004Bonds Coats Patons Ltd

Points system

Points were awarded on a 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 basis for the first ten places at each round.

Series results

Note: All cars were powered by 1600cc Ford production block engines.