2011 Australian Suzuki Swift Series

The 2011 Australian Swift Series was the second running of the series. It was based around seven rounds in four different states. The season featured drivers like former 1987 Bathurst 1000 winner Peter McLeod and his son, former V8 Supercar competitor Ryan McLeod. Former V8 Utes driver Rob Jarvis, joined by his speedway driving son Allan, were regulars. Production Car racers Richard Mork, BJ Cook and New Zealanders Rex McCutcheon[1] and Mark Gibson[2] made appearances throughout the season. The final round was taken out by two time Australian Formula Vee National winner Ryan Simpson.[3]

Calendar

The 2011 Australian Swift Series was contested over seven rounds, starting at Mallala in May and finishing at Eastern Creek in December.[4]

Rd. Supporting Circuit / State Date Winner Results
1 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships Mallala Motor Sport Park, South Australia 14–15 May Rex McCutcheon Results
2 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships Winton Raceway, Victoria 25–26 June Jessie Dixon Results
3 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships Eastern Creek Raceway, New South Wales 15–17 July Rex McCutcheon Results
4 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships Morgan Park Raceway, Queensland 13–14 Aug. Allan Jarvis Results
5 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships Sandown Raceway, Victoria 10–11 Sept. Mark Gibson Results
6 Queensland Raceways Drivers Championship Lakeside Raceway, Queensland 12–13 Nov. Allan Jarvis Results
7 Eastern Creek 6 Hour Eastern Creek Raceway, New South Wales 10–11 Dec. Ryan Simpson Results

Driver standings
Pos Driver Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Pts
1 Allan Jarvis 64 95 97 113 93 113 95 670
2 Brooke Leech 85 82 53 89 86 91 85 569
3 Morgan Haber 97 84 101 66 105 39 492
4 Rob Jarvis 52 DNS 83 85 85 89 94 488
5 Rex McCutcheon 113 109 105 DNS 327
6 Jesse Dixon 99 109 70 304
7 Peter McLeod 84 86 DNS 170
8 Harley Phelan 82 56 138
9 Ryan Simpson 117 117
= Mark Gibson 117 117
11 Steve Robinson 101 101
12 Adam Brand 93 93
13 Ryan McLeod 85 WD 85
14 Brendon Cook WD DNS 83 83
15 Christian Clarke 80 80
16 Reece Murphy 79 79
17 Justin Johns 78 0 78
18 Dan Jarvis 73 73
19 Richard Mork 63 63
= Joshua Coote 63 63
Pos Driver Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Pts
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
Blank Did not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

References
  1. http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/05/15/crash-mars-gt3-cup-challenge-at-mallala/ Archived 7 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine Speedcafe 15 May 2011
  2. http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/09/11/shannons-nationals-sunday-wrap/ Speedcafe. 11 September 2011
  3. http://www.swiftseries.com.au/#/news1-131211/4558500617 Archived 25 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Official Webpage. 21 December 2011
  4. http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/02/21/shannons-nationals-category-schedule-released/ Speedcafe, 21 February 2011
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