1976 Rothmans International Series


The 1976 Rothmans International Series was an Australian motor racing competition open to single seater racing cars complying with Australian Formula 1. The series, which was the first Rothmans International Series, was won by Vern Schuppan, driving a Lola T332 Chevrolet.

Schedule

The 1976 Rothmans International Series was contested over four rounds with one race per round.
RoundNameCircuitDateWinning driverCar
1Oran Park 100Oran Park1 FebruaryVern SchuppanLola T332 Chevrolet
2Adelaide 100Adelaide International Raceway8 FebruaryKen SmithLola T330 Chevrolet
3Sandown Park CupSandown Park15 FebruaryJohn CannonMarch 73A/751 Chevrolet
4Surfers Paradise 100Surfers Paradise29 FebruaryRace cancelled

The final round was postponed for one week due to heavy rain and flooding and the re-scheduled race was cancelled after qualifying due to further rain.

Points system

Series points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis for the first six places at each round.

Series results