Tasmanian Super Prix
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The Tasmanian Super Prix is a motor race for open-wheel racing cars eligible to international Formula 3 regulations held at Symmons Plains Raceway
, near Launceston
in Tasmania
. First established in 2006, the race exists in a role to re-establish a signature race for domestic level open wheel racing cars in Australia, a role that has been largely left vacant since 1985 when the Australian Grand Prix
became a round of the Formula One
World Drivers' Championship.
The race was first held in 2006 as the second of two rounds of the Australian Formula 3
championship held over the Symmons Plains round of the Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships
. Originally held over 25 laps (60 km) of the 2.41 kilometre race track it was expanded to 30 laps (72 km) in 2007. The winner is awarded the John Bowe
Trophy, named for the Tasmanian racing who twice won the Australian Drivers' Championship
in the mid-1980s before going on to win the Bathurst 1000
and the Australian Touring Car Championship
.
The inaugural Super Prix winner was Michael Trimble leading home Chris Alajajian
by three seconds with British racer Ben Clucas
finishing third. In 2007 Barton Mawer scored an upset win ahead of Leanne Tander
and eventual series champion Tim Macrow
. 2008 saw Tander go one better and take the win, but it would not be enough for Tander to defeat British driver James Winslow
to the title victory as the final round of the season. Nathan Caratti finished second ahead of Tim Macrow.
The 2009 race was cancelled along with the entire Symmons Plains round of Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships
after several support categories withdrew from the meeting removing the meetings financial viability. Formula 3 organisers have vowed the race will return for the 2010 season. Moved to an early season date, Tom Tweedie won the 2010 race, leading home Team BRM
pair of Ben Barker and Andrew Waite.
Symmons Plains Raceway
Symmons Plains Raceway is a motor racing circuit in Australia, located about 30 kilometres south of Launceston, Tasmania. Since the closure of the Longford circuit in the 1960s it has been Tasmania's premier motor racing facility...
, near Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia at the junction of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after the state capital Hobart...
in Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
. First established in 2006, the race exists in a role to re-establish a signature race for domestic level open wheel racing cars in Australia, a role that has been largely left vacant since 1985 when the Australian Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix is a motor race held annually and is held to be the pinnacle of motor racing in Australia. The Grand Prix is the oldest surviving motor racing competition held in Australia having been held 76 times since it was first run at Phillip Island in 1928. Since 1985 the race has...
became a round of the Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
World Drivers' Championship.
The race was first held in 2006 as the second of two rounds of the Australian Formula 3
Australian Formula 3
The Kumho Tyres Australian Formula 3 Championship is a motor racing championship for FIA Formula Three racing cars and is now the official Australian Drivers' Championship. Growing out of Australian Formula 2 racing into a series for the first time in 1999, it has grown into the premier Australian...
championship held over the Symmons Plains round of the Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships
Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships
The Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships is a series of motor racing events held across five states of Australia. It was first held as the CAMS National Racing Championships in 2006 and adopted its present name the following year when it gained Shannons Insurance as a new partner.The...
. Originally held over 25 laps (60 km) of the 2.41 kilometre race track it was expanded to 30 laps (72 km) in 2007. The winner is awarded the John Bowe
John Bowe (racing driver)
John Bowe is an Australian racing driver, presently racing a 1969 Ford Mustang in the historic series, Touring Car Masters....
Trophy, named for the Tasmanian racing who twice won the Australian Drivers' Championship
Australian Drivers' Championship
The Australian Drivers' Championship is a motor racing championship which has been contested annually since 1957 by drivers of cars complying with Australia's premier open-wheeler racing category as determined by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. Since 2005 this category has been Formula...
in the mid-1980s before going on to win the Bathurst 1000
Bathurst 1000
The Bathurst 1000 is a touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia...
and the Australian Touring Car Championship
Australian Touring Car Championship
The Australian Touring Car Championship is a touring car racing award held in Australia since 1960. The series itself is no longer contested, but the title lives on, with the winner of the V8 Supercar Championship Series awarded the trophy and title of Australian Touring Car Champion.-History:The...
.
The inaugural Super Prix winner was Michael Trimble leading home Chris Alajajian
Chris Alajajian
Chris Alajajian is an Australian race car driver.In 2004 he won the Australian Production Car Championship, becoming the youngest ever driver to win an Australian championship...
by three seconds with British racer Ben Clucas
Ben Clucas
Ben Clucas is a British racing driver. He has competed in such series as Formula 3 Euro Series, Toyota Racing Series and the British Formula Three Championship. Clucas won the 2006 Australian Drivers' Championship for Team BRM and the GT Light class of the Spanish GT Championship in 2009 with...
finishing third. In 2007 Barton Mawer scored an upset win ahead of Leanne Tander
Leanne Tander
-Leanne Tander is an Australian racecar driver having raced cars such as Formula Ford, Formula 3 and V8 Supercars.- Career :...
and eventual series champion Tim Macrow
Tim Macrow
Tim Macrow is an Australian racing driver. He has competed in such series as Australian Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup.-Complete Porsche Supercup results:...
. 2008 saw Tander go one better and take the win, but it would not be enough for Tander to defeat British driver James Winslow
James Winslow
James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:...
to the title victory as the final round of the season. Nathan Caratti finished second ahead of Tim Macrow.
The 2009 race was cancelled along with the entire Symmons Plains round of Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships
Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships
The Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships is a series of motor racing events held across five states of Australia. It was first held as the CAMS National Racing Championships in 2006 and adopted its present name the following year when it gained Shannons Insurance as a new partner.The...
after several support categories withdrew from the meeting removing the meetings financial viability. Formula 3 organisers have vowed the race will return for the 2010 season. Moved to an early season date, Tom Tweedie won the 2010 race, leading home Team BRM
Team BRM
Team BRM, formerly known as Bronte Rundle Motorsport, is the leading open-wheel motor racing team in Australia. The team have competed in Australian Formula 3 for over a decade winning several titles, including the Australian Drivers' Championship...
pair of Ben Barker and Andrew Waite.
Winners
| Year | Date | Winning driver | Winning car | Winning team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 2006 Australian Drivers' Championship The 2006 Australian Drivers' Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title open to Formula 3 cars. The title was contested over an eight round, 16 race series, with the winner awarded the 2006 CAMS Gold Star. The series was organised and administered by Formula 3 Australia Inc... |
9 April |  Michael Trimble |
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Astuti Motorsport |
| 2007 2007 Australian Drivers' Championship The 2007 Australian Drivers' Championship was a motor racing title for drivers of Formula 3 racing cars, with the winner awarded the 2007 CAMS Gold Star. The title, which was the 51st Australian Drivers' Championship, was awarded to the winner of the 2007 Australian Formula 3 Championship... |
2 September | Barton Mawer |
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Team BRM Team BRM Team BRM, formerly known as Bronte Rundle Motorsport, is the leading open-wheel motor racing team in Australia. The team have competed in Australian Formula 3 for over a decade winning several titles, including the Australian Drivers' Championship... |
| 2008 2008 Australian Drivers' Championship The 2008 Australian Drivers' Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title which was contested concurrently with the 2008 Kumho Tyres Australian Formula 3 Championship. The championship winner was awarded the 2008 CAMS Gold Star... |
21 September | Leanne Tander Leanne Tander -Leanne Tander is an Australian racecar driver having raced cars such as Formula Ford, Formula 3 and V8 Supercars.- Career :... |
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TanderSport |
| 2009 2009 Australian Drivers' Championship The 2009 Australian Drivers' Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title with the championship winner receiving the 2009 CAMS Gold Star award. The 2009 championship was the 53rd Australian Drivers' Championship and the fifth to be contested with open wheel racing cars constructed... |
18 October | race cancelled | ||
| 2010 2010 Australian Drivers' Championship The 2010 Australian Drivers' Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title with the championship winner receiving the 2010 CAMS Gold Star award. The 2010 championship was the 54th Australian Drivers' Championship and the sixth to be contested with open wheel racing cars constructed... |
11 April | Tom Tweedie |
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Team Tom |