Rahul Sharma (Editor)

2001 Phillip Island V8 Supercar round

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Date
  
23–25 March 2001

Distance
  
28 laps

Weather
  
Fine

28 laps
  
125 km

2001 Phillip Island V8 Supercar round

Location
  
Phillip Island, Victoria

Venue
  
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

The 2001 Phillip Island V8 Supercar round was the first round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series. It was held on the weekend of 24 to 25 November at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Victoria, Australia.

Contents

Race report

The weekend was dominated by Mark Skaife and the Holden Racing Team. Taking pole position in the top-ten shootout followed by two victories, Skaife collected maximum points for the weekend. Craig Lowndes achieved second overall for the round in his first race weekend under the Ford banner and Jason Bright acquired third place in his return to the Shell Championship after he left for Indy Lights at the end of 1999.

Championship Standings

Standings after Round 1

References

2001 Phillip Island V8 Supercar round Wikipedia