The 2009 Australian Mini Challenge delivered by Pizza Capers was the second running of the one make championship. It began on 26 March at the

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and ended on 2 December at the new

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. A winner of two rounds during the season,

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won the championship ahead of

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, who remained in title contention despite not winning any of the series' eight rounds.

Teams and drivers

The following teams and drivers contested the 2009 Australian Mini Challenge.

Calendar

The 2009

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delivered by Pizza Capers was contested over eight rounds, starting at Albert Park in March and finishing at Homebush in December *V8SCS – V8 Supercar Championship Series *AGP – Australian Grand Prix * * 2 driver race (optional)

Driver standings

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External links

Official Web Page

NMD Mini Challenge Category Page

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