Holden VC Commodore 1981 ATCC Runner-Up

The 1981 Australian Touring Car Championship was a CAMS sanctioned motor racing title for drivers of Group C Touring Cars. The Championship, which was the 22nd running of the Australian Touring Car Championship, began at Symmons Plains Raceway (Launceston) and ended at Lakeside International Raceway (Lakeside) after 8 rounds.
Championship points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis to the first six placegetters at each round. Bonus points were awarded on a 4-3-2-1 basis to the top four placegetters also at each round. Only the best seven round results could be retained by each driver. Peter Brock, in his Holden Dealer Team VC Commodore, achieved a total of three round wins during the 1981 ATCC which included Round 2 at Calder Park Raceway (Calder), Round 5 at Wanneroo Park (Perth) and Round 6 at Adelaide International Raceway (Adelaide). Brock was also able to gain 2nd placings at 4 of the other 5 rounds.
Peter Brock was narrowly beaten by Dick Johnson for the 1981 ATCC title who amassed 5 round wins and two second places overall.

Item includes certificate and production number plate, mounted to the chassis.