2002 Australian Formula Ford Championship

The 2002 Australian Formula Ford Championship was a CAMS sanctioned Australian motor racing title open to Formula Ford racing cars. It was the tenth Australian Formula Ford Championship.
Heading into the season, Jamie Whincup was touted as a championship favourite. Heavily favoured to carry his form shown in his debut year the previous season. He, along with teammate Marcus Marshall at Sonic Motor Racing Services, were the pacesetters throughout the season. However, rookie Mark Winterbottom would prove to be a serious challenger for the championship, driving with Borland Racing Developments, and would herald the first of many battles between he and Whincup in the years to come.
Whincup would ultimately emerge victorious at seasons end with Winterbottom finishing second overall and Marshall in third.

Teams and drivers

Team

Chassis

No

Driver

Rounds

Sonic Motor Racing Services

Van Diemen RF01

3

Calendar

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

Round

Circuit

Dates

Supporting

Map

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Season summary

Results

Championship points were awarded at each race on the following basis:

Position	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	Pole
Points	20	16	14	12	10	8	6	4	2	1	1

Note: Australian Formula Ford regulations mandated the use of the Ford 1600cc "Kent" four cylinder engine.