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1976 Rothmans International Series

The 1976 Rothmans International Series was an Australian motor racing competition[1] open to single seater racing cars complying with Australian Formula 1.[2] The series, which was the first Rothmans International Series,[3] was won by Vern Schuppan,[1] driving a Lola T332 Chevrolet.[4]

Schedule

Vern Schuppan won the series driving a Lola T332 similar to the example pictured

The 1976 Rothmans International Series was contested over four rounds with one race per round.[3]

The final round was postponed for one week due to heavy rain and flooding and the rescheduled race was cancelled after qualifying due to further rain.[1]

Points system

Series points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis for the first six places at each round.[9]

Series results

References

  1. ^ a b c Rothmans International, Australian Competition Yearbook, 1977 Edition, pages 104 to 112
  2. ^ a b Official Programme, Adelaide International Raceway, Sunday, 8th Feb. 1976, page 2
  3. ^ a b c d e f Jim Shepherd, A History of Australian Motor Sport, pages 55 & 56
  4. ^ a b c Oran Park 100, www.oldracingcars.com Retrieved on 29 December 2013
  5. ^ a b c Rothmans International races 1976-1979, www.oldracingcars.com Retrieved on 29 December 2013
  6. ^ The Official Programme lists the race only as "Rothmans International Series (Round 2)
  7. ^ a b Adelaide 100, www.oldracingcars.com Retrieved on 30 December 2013
  8. ^ a b Sandown Park Cup, www.oldracingcars.com Retrieved on 30 December 2013
  9. ^ Rothmans International Series, www.sergent.com.au Retrieved on 29 December 2013
  10. ^ Surfers Paradise 100, www.oldracingcars.com Retrieved on 30 December 2013
  11. ^ Entry List, Rothmans International Series (Round 2), Official Programme, Adelaide International Raceway, Sunday, 8th Feb. 1976, page 35
  12. ^ a b c d Points for each round have been calculated by applying the series points system to the round results as published in Jim Shepherd’s A History of Australian Motor Sport, pages 55 & 56
  13. ^ Jim Shepherd in his A History of Australian Motor Sport, page 56, shows a seemingly incorrect total of 15 points for Ken Smith

Further reading