The first Australian Touring Car Championship was held as an award for a single race in 1960 as an acknowledgement of the rising popularity of races held for passenger sedans as opposed to the more purpose built open wheel racing cars, or sports cars.
The first Australian Touring Car Championship was held as an award for a single race in 1960 as an acknowledgement of the rising popularity of races. These races were held for passenger sedans as opposed to the more purpose wheel racing cars. These races were held for passenger sedans as sports cars. This more purpose was built open.