2002 Australian Sports Sedan Championship
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The 2002 Australian Sports Sedan Championship was an Australian motor racing competition open to Group 3D Sports Sedans.[1] The title, which is recognised by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport as the 18th Australian Sports Sedan Championship,[2] was won by Tony Ricciardello driving an Alfa Romeo GTV Chevrolet.[3]
The championship was contested over a five round series.[4]
| Rd.[4] | Circuit[4] | State | Date[4] | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Island | Victoria | 12–14 April | Two races[5] |
| 2 | Oran Park | New South Wales | 14–16 June | Three races[6] |
| 3 | Oran Park | New South Wales | 26–28 July | Two races[7] |
| 4 | Queensland Raceway | Queensland | 13–15 September | Two races[8] |
| 5 | Sandown Raceway | Victoria | 29 November - 1 December | Two races[9] |
Points system
Championship points were awarded on a 20-17-15-14-13-12-11-10-9-8 basis for 1st through to 10th place in each race and an additional point was awarded to the driver setting the fastest time in Qualifying for each round.[1]
Vehicles broadly similar to Group 3D Sports Sedans were able to compete in championship races by invitation, however, only drivers of cars issued with a Group 3D log book were eligible to score points.[1]