1970 Tasman Touring Series


The 1970 Tasman Touring Series was an Australian motor racing competition for Series Production Touring Cars. It was the inaugural Tasman Touring Series.
The series was won by Allan Moffat driving a Ford Falcon GTHO.

Schedule

The series comprised three rounds, each held in support of an Australian round of the 1970 Tasman Championship.
RdRaceCircuitStateDateWinning driverCar
1Surfers ParadiseQueensland8 FebruaryAllan MoffatFord Falcon GTHO
2New 2UW TrophyWarwick FarmNew South Wales15 FebruaryColin BondHolden Monaro GTS350
3International Motor Show 100SandownVictoria22 FebruaryAllan MoffatFord Falcon GTHO

Classes

Cars competed in five price classes:
Points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis for the first six positions in each class.
Bonus points were awarded on a 3-2-1 basis for the first three outright positions.

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.