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Calendar

The championship was contested over an eight-round series with two races per round.Natsoft 2001 Race Results Archive
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Points system

Championship points were awarded on a 20–16–14–12–10–8–6–4–2–1 basis for the first ten positions in each race. One additional point was awarded for pole position at each round.

Championship standings

Notes

* Australian Formula Ford regulations specified the use of the Ford Kent 1600 engine.2001 Formula Ford Handbook, Formula Ford Association Inc, page 5 * Race two of the final round was abandoned due to bad weather.

References and notes

External links

Media release archive, www.segalmedia.com.au, as archived at web.archive.orgFormula Ford image gallery, www.willdavison.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
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