1997 Australian Super Touring Championship



Season summary

The 1997 Australian Super Touring Championship was a CAMS sanctioned Australian motor racing title open to Super Touring Cars. It was the fifth national title to be run in Australia for Super Touring Cars and the third to carry the Australian Super Touring Championship name. The championship, which was promoted by TOCA Australia as the 1997 BOC Gases Australian Super Touring Championship, began on 4 May at Lakeside International Raceway and ended on 9 November at Amaroo Park after eight rounds and sixteen races. The Drivers Championship was won by Paul Morris, the Manufacturers Championship by BMW and the Teams Championship by BMW Motorsport.

Race calendar

The 1997 Australian Super Touring Championship was contested over eight rounds with two races held at each round.
Rd.RaceCircuitLocation / stateDateWinnerCarTeamReport
NC1Albert Park CircuitMelbourne, Victoria8–9 MarchJim RichardsVolvo 850 GLTVolvo Racing Australia
NC2Albert Park CircuitMelbourne, Victoria8–9 MarchJim RichardsVolvo 850 GLTVolvo Racing Australia
NC3Albert Park CircuitMelbourne, Victoria8–9 MarchJim RichardsVolvo 850 GLTVolvo Racing Australia
11Lakeside International RacewayBrisbane, Queensland3–4 MayPaul MorrisBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
12Lakeside International RacewayBrisbane, Queensland3–4 MayPaul MorrisBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
21Phillip Island Grand Prix CircuitPhillip Island, Victoria31 May–1 JunPaul MorrisBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
22Phillip Island Grand Prix CircuitPhillip Island, Victoria31 May–1 JunGeoff BrabhamBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
31Calder Park RacewayMelbourne, Victoria21–22 JunBrad JonesAudi A4 QuattroBrad Jones Racing
32Calder Park RacewayMelbourne, Victoria21–22 JunGeoff BrabhamBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
41Amaroo ParkSydney, New South Wales19–20 JulBrad JonesAudi A4 QuattroBrad Jones Racing
42Amaroo ParkSydney, New South Wales19–20 JulBrad JonesAudi A4 QuattroBrad Jones Racing
51Winton Motor RacewayBenalla, Victoria9–10 AugCameron McConvilleAudi A4 QuattroBrad Jones Racing
52Winton Motor RacewayBenalla, Victoria9–10 AugPaul MorrisBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
61Mallala Motor Sport ParkMallala, South Australia23–24 AugBrad JonesAudi A4 QuattroBrad Jones Racing
62Mallala Motor Sport ParkMallala, South Australia23–24 AugCameron McConvilleAudi A4 QuattroBrad Jones Racing
NC1Mount Panorama CircuitBathurst, New South Wales5 OctDavid Brabham & Geoff BrabhamBMW 320iBMW Motorsport AustraliaReport
71Lakeside International RacewayBrisbane, Queensland25–26 OctPaul MorrisBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
72Lakeside International RacewayBrisbane, Queensland25–26 OctPaul MorrisBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
81Amaroo ParkSydney, New South Wales8–9 NovGeoff BrabhamBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport
82Amaroo ParkSydney, New South Wales8–9 NovPaul MorrisBMW 320iPaul Morris Motorsport

Championships Standings

Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturers Championship points were awarded on a 15-12-10 basis for relative positions attained in each race by the best placed car of each of the three manufacturers that had nominated cars to compete on their behalf.

TOCA Challenge Cup - Independents

The TOCA Challenge Cup was open to drivers of teams which did not receive major support from a manufacturer.