2001 Australian Drivers' Championship


The 2001 Australian Drivers' Championship was a Confederation of [Australian Motor Sport|CAMS] sanctioned national motor racing title for drivers of cars conforming to Formula Holden regulations, with the winner awarded the 2001 CAMS Gold Star. This, the 45th Australian Drivers' Championship, was promoted as the 2001 Holden Australian Drivers' Championship.
Rick Kelly dominated the series driving a Birrana Racing Reynard 94D Holden. Kelly won twelve of the 16 races and finished 151 points ahead of runner up Christian Murchison, the largest winning points margin in ADC history. Third in the point score was Alan Gurr. The four races not won by Kelly were won by Birrana Racing teammates, both former champions making guest appearances. Dual champion Simon Wills took three victories with three-time champion Paul Stokell winning the final race of the season at Winton Motor Raceway.

Teams and drivers

EntrantChassisNoDriverRounds
Birrana RacingReynard 94D1

Calendar

The championship was contested over an eight-round series with two races per round.

Points system

Championship points were awarded on a 20–15–12–10–8–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first ten places in each race.