1980 TAA Formula Ford Driver To Europe Series


The 1980 TAA Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series was an Australian motor racing competition for Formula Ford racing cars. The series, which was the eleventh Australian Formula Ford Series, was won by Stephen Brook driving a Lola T440.

Series schedule

The series was contested over eight rounds with one race per round.
RoundCircuitDateWinning driverCar
1Sandown24 FebruaryStephen BrookLola T440
2Calder16 MarchStephen BrookLola T440
3Amaroo Park6 AprilWal StoreyElwyn 002
4Adelaide1 JuneStephen BrookLola T440
5Oran ParkStephen BrookLola T440
6LakesideStephen BrookLola T440
7Amaroo Park10 AugustStephen BrookLola T440
8Sandown14 SeptemberWarren SmithBowin P4A

Points system

Points were awarded on a 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1 basis for the first ten places at each round.

Series standings

Note: All cars were powered by mandatory 1600cc Ford four cylinder engines.