1981 ADELAIDE AEC R1 Group C Touring Cars

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Commentary from two of Australia's greats, Will Hagon & John Smailes all Credit ABC Sport
The 1981 Australian Endurance Championship was a CAMS sanctioned motor racing title for car manufacturers, contested with Group C Touring Cars. It was the 11th circuit racing manufacturers' championship title to be awarded by CAMS and the first to carry the Australian Endurance Championship name.[1]
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Although the drivers' weren't credited with points, they were given points for the manufacturer of the car they were driving. Largely through the efforts of Peter Williamson and Graeme Bailey driving their Celica's to a Class C (1601 to 2000cc) win at each of the four rounds, Toyota were the winners of the Endurance Championship with a maximum of 36 points scored, from Ford in second with 27, and a three way tie for third between Holden, Mazda and Mitsubishi who totaled 24 points.

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Will Hagon Bloody Legend Commentator

[@grahamserle7930]

I was around in those days as a flaggy. It's a real shock to see and hear how primitive the broadcasts were in those days. I even question whether some of the commentators like John Smales really had a mechanical clue about race cars judging by their comments. Good time in 2020 to relive those days again.

[@calaiscruiser]

fantastic race! fantastic era! thanks for uploading this! I love you!

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Glen Dix, at the race finish... ..the fancy flag waver that did most of the Adelaide F1 races starting in 1985

[@skinnyt1971]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for the upload.

[@kenc3288]

Great motor racing. Thanks.

[@musclecarbear4704]

This is an enjoyable race. It was quite evident, that Australian motor racing struggled with depth, especially as Ford stopped supporting the sport. Thank god Holden was able and keen enough to continue. But as a young boy at the time, and seeing Brock win just about everything, it became a bit monotonous. We are lucky to have the likes of privateers like Bartlett and Johnston, and lesser efforts of Bob Morris to make make it more interesting. It's a shame we didn't have the depth as per the Supercar Series years later, during this particular period. With many two car teams in abundance in the Supercar Series, to really give the spectators some thrills. But that said, it's was still a great period of Australian motor racing history.

[@timjohnun4297]

Holden pretty much stopped supporting as well, the MHDT had to convince the individual dealers to support the team, because the bean counters at GM wouldn't allow any support of motorsport

[@aussiebogan5077]

great stuff love it..thanks

[@Super100MPH]

Thanks for your support Steve!

[@barondegil1]

Cool Camaro!

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Leo Geoghegan is a guest commentator.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

WTF happened at the end? A presentation to Bruce Heinrich? He was in primary school in 1981!

[@trevorfitzgerald4996]

Back in the days of great drivers and cars . Unlike today with kit cars all the same. Different body pannels. Have never will never watch super crap.

[@rhezalaksana4387]

could anyone please tell me how's the points system work?

[@johnbrooks9523]

Nope. There were at least different classes based on engine capacity & apparently, winning your class netted 9 points in the sub 3 litre class. Only someone very keen or involved at the time would know.

[@farq11]

Anyhow Have a Winfield 25s...

[@captainkaos754]

Where’s the fords Charlie 😂😂😂😂ya cockbag.

[@SulJR]

Forgive my dumb question, but this race happened long before I was born, is this Mallala?

[@timjohnun4297]

Adelaide International Raceway. I have no idea if it still exists or not

[@BearHilda]

@@timjohnun4297 it's still there but hasn't been used for any form of circuit racing in decades. A rotting hulk, much like Calder.

[@TheOMGWTFBBQ777]

go the mitsubishi colt lol