The1972 Sandown 250 was an endurance motor race forGroup E Series Production Touring Cars.^[1] It was held on 10 September 1972 over 130 laps of theSandown circuit inVictoria,Australia, a total distance of 250 miles (403 km).^[2] The race was Heat 2 of the1972 Australian Manufacturers' Championship.^[2]

The race was won byJohn Goss driving aFord XY Falcon GTHO Phase III.

As a heat of the 1972 Australian Manufacturers' Championship, the race featured four classes defined by "Capacity Price Units".^[3]The CP Unit value for each car was assessed by multiplying the engine capacity (in litres) by theSydney retail price (inAustralian dollars).^[3]

• Class A : Up to 3,000 CP Units
• Class B : 3,001 to 9,000 CP Units
• Class C : 9,001 to 18,000 CP Units
• Class D : Over 18,000 CP Units^[3]

Note: Of the 43 starters, 22 were classified as finishers and 2 completed insufficient laps to be classified.^[2] The above table does not show all starters.

• Sandown 250, Australian Competition Yearbook, 1973 Edition, pages 156-157
• Barry Lake, Battle Royal, Australian Motor Racing Annual 1973, pages 28 to 35

• Images for "Sandown 1972", autopics.com.au

• Motorsport at Sandown
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