The 1981 Australian Touring Car Championship was the 22nd running of the ATCC, began at Symmons Plains Raceway and ended at Lakeside International Raceway after 8 rounds. 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, Round 5 at Wanneroo Park and Round 6 at Adelaide International Raceway. Brock was also able to gain 2nd placings at 4 of the 5 other rounds.