2015 Australian Manufacturers' Championship


The 2015 Australian Manufacturers' Championship was an Australian motor racing series for modified production touring cars. It comprised three CAMS sanctioned national championship titles:
Australian Manufacturers Championship Pty Ltd was appointed by CAMS as the Category Manager for the championship.
The Australian Manufacturers' Championship was awarded to BMW Australia Pty Ltd, the Australian Production Car Championship was won by Grant Sherrin driving a BMW 135i and the Australian Endurance Championship was also won by Grant Sherrin.

Class structure

Cars were classified into the following six classes:

Calendar

The championship was contested over five rounds.
RoundNameCircuitDateFormatWinning driversCar
1Sandown 3 Hour ClassicSandown Raceway27–29 March1 x 3 hourShane Marshall, Robert MarshallMitsubishi Lancer Evo 10
2Great Southern 4 HourPhillip Island22–24 May1 x 4 hourRick Bates, Aaron SetonMitsubishi Lancer Evo 10
3 Queensland Raceway7–9 August2 x 200 kmBeric LyntonBMW 1M
4 Wakefield Park16–18 October2 x 200 kmRick BatesMitsubishi Lancer Evo 10
5Australian 4 HourSydney Motorsport Park13–15 November1 x 4 hourDylan Thomas, Stuart KosteraMitsubishi Lancer Evo 10

The results for each round of the Championship were determined by the number of points scored by each driver at that round.

Points system

In rounds with one scheduled race, points were awarded on a 120–90–72–60–54–48–42–36–30–24–18–12–6 basis for the first thirteen places in each class with 3 points for other finishers.
In rounds with two scheduled races, points were awarded on a 60–45–36–30–27–24–21–18–15–12–9–6–3 basis for the first thirteen places in each class in each race with 2 points for other finishers.
Each manufacturer was able to score points towards the Australian Manufacturers' Championship title from the two highest placed automobiles of its make, in any class, excluding Class I. The title was awarded to the manufacturer scoring the highest total number of class points over all rounds of the championship.
Points towards the Australian Production Car Championship outright title were awarded to drivers based on outright finishing positions attained in each race. In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each round.
Points towards the Australian Production Car Championship class titles were awarded to drivers based on class finishing positions attained in each race. In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each round.
Points towards the Australian Endurance Championship outright title were awarded to drivers based on outright finishing positions attained in Rounds 1, 2 and 5. In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each of these rounds.
Points towards the Australian Endurance Championship class titles were awarded to drivers based on class finishing positions attained in Rounds 1, 2 and 5. In addition two points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying lap in each class at each of these rounds.

Results

Australian Manufacturers' Championship

The Australian Manufacturers' Championship was awarded to BMW Australia Pty Ltd.

Australian Endurance Championship

The Australian Endurance Championship was contested at Rounds 1, 2 & 5.
PositionDriverNo.VehicleCompetitor / Team
Outright
1Grant Sherrin18BMW 135iSherrin Rentals
Class A
1Tony Alford54BMW 1MDonut King
Class B
1Grant Sherrin18BMW 135iSherrin Rentals
Class C
1Francious Jouy88Renault Megane RS265Network Clothing
Class D
1Andrew Turpie86Toyota 86 GTSPedders Racing

Teams Trophy

The Teams Trophy was awarded to the driver pairing that scored the highest total number of class points over all rounds. It was won by Grant Sherrin and Iain Sherrin.