The series went under a variety of names during its history. A concept initially developed as Formula Australia, manufacturer backing ensured it was Formula Holden which was launched for the 1989 season. This name only lasted until 1991, when Holden removed its official backing. As Jack Brabham was a director of the series' marketing arm, Formula Brabham was chosen as a replacement name from 1991 to 1995, before Holden returned with support again. With dwindling grids the series was relaunched as Formula 4000 in 2003, with little success. Another relaunch in 2007, as F3000 V6, generated even less interest, and the category was merged with the OzBOSS series for a variety of single seaters. By now it was very much a club/Formula Libre series rather than the springboard for aspiring professionals it was in its heyday. After OzBOSS fizzled out after a few races in 2008, a couple of F3000 cars at best could be seen turning out in the early rounds of the new Formula Tasman category of the Independent Race Series.

In addition to the main Australian championship, there were several other mini-series held on occasion; the Pan-Pacific series, a New Zealand series, the Tasman Cup and the Tech 2U Internet Services Trophy. There were also a number of non-championship races.

Thanks to Brendon Cook for additional information used on this page.

This page is best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer.

HOME