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The 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship was sanctioned by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS).
Answer: True
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) served as the sanctioning body for the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship.
Cars eligible for the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship could only comply with Formula 5000 regulations.
Answer: False
The regulations permitted cars compliant with Formula 5000, International Formula One, or Formula Pacific.
The 1980 championship consisted of ten races.
Answer: False
The 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship comprised a total of eight rounds, not ten.
Formula Pacific cars were the only ones eligible for the 'Under 1600cc' class.
Answer: True
Formula Pacific cars were indeed eligible for the 'Under 1600cc' class within the championship's classification system.
Bonus points were awarded only to drivers who won their class at each round.
Answer: False
Bonus points were awarded to the top four Australian license holders at each round, irrespective of whether they won their class.
The CAMS Gold Star was awarded to the driver who finished second in the championship.
Answer: False
The CAMS Gold Star was awarded to the overall winner of the championship, not the second-place finisher.
What was the primary sanctioning body for the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship?
Answer: Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS)
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) was the primary sanctioning body for the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship.
Which of the following formulae were NOT eligible for Australian Formula 1 cars in 1980?
Answer: Formula Atlantic
The eligible formulae for Australian Formula 1 cars in 1980 were Formula 5000, Formula Pacific, and International Formula One. Formula Atlantic was not listed as eligible.
How were cars classified for championship points based on engine capacity?
Answer: Over 1600cc and Under 1600cc
Cars were classified into two classes based on engine capacity: 'Over 1600cc' and 'Under 1600cc'.
What was the points allocation for first place in each class at a championship round?
Answer: 9 points
The points allocation for first place in each class was 9 points for the top six Australian license holders.
How many rounds were contested in the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship?
Answer: Eight
The 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship was contested over a total of eight rounds.
What prestigious award was given to the winner of the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship?
Answer: The CAMS Gold Star
The winner of the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship was awarded the prestigious CAMS Gold Star.
What was the relationship between the championship and the CAMS Gold Star?
Answer: The winner of the championship received the Gold Star.
The winner of the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship was awarded the CAMS Gold Star, signifying the championship's prestige.
The 1980 championship began at Baskerville Raceway in Tasmania.
Answer: False
The 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship commenced at Sandown Park, not Baskerville Raceway.
Baskerville Raceway and Symmons Plains Raceway both hosted championship rounds in Victoria.
Answer: False
Baskerville Raceway and Symmons Plains Raceway are both located in Tasmania, not Victoria.
The Australian Grand Prix was the seventh round of the 1980 championship.
Answer: False
The Australian Grand Prix was the eighth and final round of the 1980 championship, not the seventh.
Which circuit hosted the first round of the 1980 championship?
Answer: Sandown Park
The first round of the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship was held at Sandown Park.
Which two circuits hosted championship rounds in Tasmania?
Answer: Symmons Plains Raceway and Baskerville Raceway
Tasmania hosted two rounds of the championship: Baskerville Raceway (Round 2) and Symmons Plains Raceway (Round 3).
Alfredo Costanzo won the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship driving a Lola T430 Chevrolet.
Answer: True
Alfredo Costanzo secured the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship title while driving a Lola T430 Chevrolet.
John Wright won the first round of the championship at Sandown Park.
Answer: True
John Wright achieved victory in the opening round of the championship, which was held at Sandown Park.
John Bowe drove an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet when he won the third round at Symmons Plains.
Answer: True
John Bowe drove an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet to victory in the third round of the championship at Symmons Plains Raceway.
Alfredo Costanzo was the only driver to win multiple rounds in the 1980 championship.
Answer: False
Alfredo Costanzo was not the sole driver to achieve multiple victories; other drivers also secured multiple wins during the season.
Jon Davison finished the championship in second place.
Answer: True
Jon Davison concluded the championship in the second position overall.
John Bowe secured third place in the championship standings.
Answer: True
John Bowe secured third place in the final championship standings.
Chas Talbot finished fourth in the championship with 33 points.
Answer: True
Chas Talbot finished fourth in the championship standings with a total of 33 points.
John Wright finished fifth in the championship, driving a Lola T400 Chevrolet.
Answer: True
John Wright finished the championship in fifth place, competing in a Lola T400 Chevrolet.
Ray Hanger finished sixth in the championship standings, driving a March 77B Ford.
Answer: True
Ray Hanger secured sixth place in the championship standings, driving a March 77B Ford.
Peter Williamson and Rob Butcher tied for seventh place, both scoring 12 points.
Answer: True
Peter Williamson and Rob Butcher tied for seventh place in the championship, each accumulating 12 points.
Alan Jones won the final round of the championship, the Australian Grand Prix.
Answer: True
Alan Jones won the final round of the championship, the Australian Grand Prix.
Peter Bull scored 6 points in the championship.
Answer: False
Peter Bull scored 3 points in the championship, tying for 20th place.
Jon Davison won Round 5 at Lakeside driving a Lola T332 Chevrolet.
Answer: True
Jon Davison won Round 5 at Lakeside, driving a Lola T332 Chevrolet and scoring 13 points.
Ray Hanger's championship points total was 23.
Answer: True
Ray Hanger's final championship points total was 23.
Paul Hamilton scored 11 points and tied for ninth place.
Answer: True
Paul Hamilton scored 11 points, tying him for ninth place in the championship standings.
Ian Adams scored 3 points and tied for 20th place.
Answer: True
Ian Adams scored 3 points, tying him for 20th place in the championship standings.
Colin Trengrove scored 2 points and finished 25th.
Answer: True
Colin Trengrove scored 2 points, finishing in 25th place in the championship.
Who was the overall winner of the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship?
Answer: Alfredo Costanzo
Alfredo Costanzo was the overall winner of the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship.
Who won the second round of the championship held at Baskerville Raceway?
Answer: Jon Davison
Jon Davison won the second round of the championship held at Baskerville Raceway.
Which driver finished second in the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship?
Answer: Jon Davison
Jon Davison finished second in the 1980 Australian Drivers' Championship.
What was John Wright's final championship position?
Answer: Fifth
John Wright finished the championship in fifth place.
Ray Hanger finished the championship in which position?
Answer: Sixth
Ray Hanger finished the championship in sixth position.
What was John Wright's total championship points score?
Answer: 28 points
John Wright's total championship points score was 28.
What was Peter Williamson's championship point total?
Answer: 12 points
Peter Williamson's championship point total was 12.
Paul Hamilton tied for which championship position?
Answer: Ninth
Paul Hamilton tied for ninth place in the championship standings.
Alfredo Costanzo scored 13 points in Round 8 at Calder Raceway.
Answer: True
Alfredo Costanzo accumulated 13 points during Round 8 at Calder Raceway.
Jon Davison drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet throughout the championship.
Answer: True
Jon Davison consistently drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet throughout the championship season.
John Bowe scored 13 points in both Round 3 and Round 4.
Answer: True
John Bowe scored 13 points in Round 3 at Symmons Plains and 13 points in Round 4 at Oran Park.
Porsche Distributors was the entrant associated with the championship winner.
Answer: True
Porsche Distributors was the entrant associated with Alfredo Costanzo, the 1980 Australian Drivers' Champion.
Peter Williamson drove a Galloway Ford and scored 12 points.
Answer: True
Peter Williamson drove a Galloway Ford and scored 12 championship points.
Rob Butcher drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet and scored 12 points.
Answer: True
Rob Butcher drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet and accumulated 12 championship points.
John Smith drove a Ralt RT1 and scored 11 points.
Answer: True
John Smith drove a Ralt RT1 and scored 11 championship points.
Andrew Newton drove an Elfin 700 and scored 9 points, tying for eleventh place.
Answer: True
Andrew Newton drove an Elfin 700, scored 9 points, and tied for eleventh place in the championship.
Greg Doidge drove a Matich A53 and scored 9 points.
Answer: True
Greg Doidge drove a Matich A53 and scored 9 championship points.
Dave Cooper drove a Cheetah and scored 6 points, tying for fourteenth place.
Answer: True
Dave Cooper drove an Elfin 700, scored 6 points, and tied for fourteenth place in the championship.
Mike Stack drove a Cheetah and scored 6 points.
Answer: True
Mike Stack competed using a Cheetah and scored 6 championship points.
Gary Cosser drove a Bowin P6 Ford and scored 6 points.
Answer: True
Gary Cosser drove a Bowin P6 Ford and scored 6 championship points.
Peter Middleton drove an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet and scored 6 points.
Answer: True
Peter Middleton drove an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet and scored 6 championship points.
Ivan Tighe scored 5 points driving a Chevron B37 Chevrolet.
Answer: True
Ivan Tighe scored 5 points while driving a Chevron B37 Chevrolet.
Bob Power drove a Kaditcha and scored 4 points, placing him 19th.
Answer: True
Bob Power drove a Kaditcha, scored 4 championship points, and placed 19th in the championship.
Peter Edwards drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet and scored 3 points.
Answer: True
Peter Edwards drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet and scored 3 championship points.
Mel McEwin drove a Matich A53 Repco Holden and scored 3 points.
Answer: True
Mel McEwin drove a Matich A53 Repco Holden and scored 3 championship points.
What type of car did the championship winner, Alfredo Costanzo, drive?
Answer: Lola T430 Chevrolet
The championship winner, Alfredo Costanzo, drove a Lola T430 Chevrolet.
What car did John Bowe drive to win the third round at Symmons Plains?
Answer: Elfin MR8 Chevrolet
John Bowe drove an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet to win the third round at Symmons Plains.
What car did Jon Davison drive when he finished second in the championship?
Answer: Lola T332 Chevrolet
Jon Davison, who finished second overall, competed in the championship driving a Lola T332 Chevrolet.
What car did Alan Jones drive when he won the final round (Australian Grand Prix)?
Answer: Williams FW07B Ford
Alan Jones drove a Williams FW07B Ford when he won the final round, the Australian Grand Prix.
What car did John Bowe drive when he finished third in the championship?
Answer: Elfin MR8 Chevrolet
John Bowe drove an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet when he secured third place in the championship.
How many points did Alfredo Costanzo score in Round 6 at Sandown Park?
Answer: 8 points
Alfredo Costanzo scored 8 points in Round 6 at Sandown Park.
What car did Chas Talbot drive in the championship?
Answer: Lola T332 Chevrolet
Chas Talbot competed in the championship driving a Lola T332 Chevrolet.
What car did Ray Hanger drive during the championship?
Answer: March 77B Ford
Ray Hanger drove a March 77B Ford during the championship.
What car did Rob Butcher drive?
Answer: Lola T332 Chevrolet
Rob Butcher drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet during the championship.
What car did John Smith drive?
Answer: Ralt RT1
John Smith drove a Ralt RT1 during the championship.
Which driver drove an Elfin 700 and scored 9 points?
Answer: Andrew Newton
Andrew Newton drove an Elfin 700 and scored 9 points, tying for eleventh place.
What car did Greg Doidge drive?
Answer: Matich A53
Greg Doidge drove a Matich A53 during the championship.
Mike Stack competed using which car?
Answer: Cheetah
Mike Stack competed in the championship using a Cheetah.
What car did Gary Cosser drive?
Answer: Bowin P6 Ford
Gary Cosser drove a Bowin P6 Ford during the championship.
Peter Middleton drove which type of car?
Answer: Elfin MR8 Chevrolet
Peter Middleton drove an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet during the championship.
What car did Ivan Tighe drive?
Answer: Chevron B37 Chevrolet
Ivan Tighe drove a Chevron B37 Chevrolet during the championship.
What car did Ian Adams drive?
Answer: Lola T330 Chevrolet
Ian Adams drove a Lola T330 Chevrolet during the championship.
What car did Peter Edwards drive?
Answer: Lola T332 Chevrolet
Peter Edwards drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet during the championship.
Mel McEwin drove which car model?
Answer: Matich A53 Repco Holden
Mel McEwin drove a Matich A53 Repco Holden during the championship.
What car did Colin Trengrove drive?
Answer: Lola T332 Chevrolet
Colin Trengrove drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet during the championship.
What car did Bruno Giacomelli drive in the Australian Grand Prix?
Answer: Alfa Romeo 179
Bruno Giacomelli drove an Alfa Romeo 179 in the Australian Grand Prix, finishing second but being ineligible for points.
Drivers like Guy Edwards and Alan Jones were eligible for championship points.
Answer: False
Drivers such as Guy Edwards and Alan Jones, while participating, were not eligible for championship points due to not holding Australian licenses.
Guy Edwards drove a Lola T332 Chevrolet when he finished second at Round 1.
Answer: False
Guy Edwards finished second at Round 1 driving a Fittipaldi F5A but was ineligible for championship points as he was not an Australian license holder.
Bruno Giacomelli finished second in the Australian Grand Prix.
Answer: True
Bruno Giacomelli finished second in the Australian Grand Prix, though he was ineligible for championship points.
Didier Pironi finished third in the Australian Grand Prix, driving an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet.
Answer: True
Didier Pironi finished third in the Australian Grand Prix, driving an Elfin MR8 Chevrolet, but was ineligible for championship points.
Which driver finished second at Round 1, and why were they ineligible for points?
Answer: Guy Edwards, not an Australian license holder
Guy Edwards finished second at Round 1 but was ineligible for points as he lacked an Australian license.