The 1970 Tasman Touring Series was an Australian motor racing competition for Series Production Touring Cars.[1] It was the inaugural Tasman Touring Series.[1]
The series was won by Allan Moffat driving a Ford Falcon GTHO.[2]
Schedule
The series comprised three rounds, each held in support of an Australian round of the 1970 Tasman Championship.[3]
Classes
Cars competed in five price classes:[1]
- Class A: Up to $1860[1]
- Class B: $1861 to $2250[1]
- Class C: $2251 to $3100[1]
- Class D: $3101 to $4500[1]
- Class E: Over $4500[1]
Points system
Points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis for the first six positions in each class.[1]
Bonus points were awarded on a 3-2-1 basis for the first three outright positions.[1]
Series standings
Note: Only the first three placegetters are listed in the table.
Manufacturers Trophy
The Manufacturers Trophy was awarded to the Ford Motor Company of Australia.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Official Programme, Sandown, 22 February 1970
- ^ a b c Adrian Ryan, Lawrence Takes the Tasman, Racing Car News, March 1970, pages 58 to 60
- ^ Stewart Wilson, Holden - The Official Racing History, 1988, pages 77 & 78
- ^ a b c d e Des White, McRae's Lucky Win, Racing Car News, March 1970, pages 38 to 41
- ^ a b Official Programme, Warwick Farm, 15 February 1970
- ^ a b Peter Wherrett, Mildren Team Tops Farm, Racing Car News, March 1970, pages 52 to 55
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Allen in Tasman Cup victory, The Advertiser, 23 February 1970, page 18
- ^ Ford Falcon wins again on Castrol (advertisement), The Age, 23 February 1970, page 15
