2011 Australian Suzuki Swift Series
Appearance
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The 2011 Australian Swift Series was the second running of the series. It was based around seven rounds in four different states. The season featured drivers like former 1987 Bathurst 1000 winner Peter McLeod and his son, former V8 Supercar competitor Ryan McLeod. Former V8 Utes driver Rob Jarvis, joined by his speedway driving son Allan, were regulars. Production Car racers Richard Mork, BJ Cook and New Zealanders Rex McCutcheon[1] and Mark Gibson[2] made appearances throughout the season. The final round was taken out by two time Australian Formula Vee National winner Ryan Simpson.[3]
Calendar
[edit]The 2011 Australian Swift Series was contested over seven rounds, starting at Mallala in May and finishing at Eastern Creek in December.[4]
Rd. | Supporting | Circuit / State | Date | Winner | Results |
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1 | Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships | Mallala Motor Sport Park, South Australia | 14–15 May | Rex McCutcheon | Results |
2 | Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships | Winton Raceway, Victoria | 25–26 June | Jessie Dixon | Results |
3 | Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships | Eastern Creek Raceway, New South Wales | 15–17 July | Rex McCutcheon | Results |
4 | Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships | Morgan Park Raceway, Queensland | 13–14 Aug. | Allan Jarvis | Results |
5 | Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships | Sandown Raceway, Victoria | 10–11 Sept. | Mark Gibson | Results |
6 | Queensland Raceways Drivers Championship | Lakeside Raceway, Queensland | 12–13 Nov. | Allan Jarvis | Results |
7 | Eastern Creek 6 Hour | Eastern Creek Raceway, New South Wales | 10–11 Dec. | Ryan Simpson | Results |
Driver standings
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References
[edit]- ^ http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/05/15/crash-mars-gt3-cup-challenge-at-mallala/ Archived 7 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine Speedcafe 15 May 2011
- ^ http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/09/11/shannons-nationals-sunday-wrap/ Speedcafe. 11 September 2011
- ^ http://www.swiftseries.com.au/#/news1-131211/4558500617 Archived 25 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Official Webpage. 21 December 2011
- ^ http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/02/21/shannons-nationals-category-schedule-released/ Speedcafe, 21 February 2011