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.Rd | Race | Circuit | State | Date | Winning driver | Car |
1 | Surfers Paradise | Queensland | 8 February | Allan Moffat | Ford Falcon GTHO | |
2 | New 2UW Trophy | Warwick Farm | New South Wales | 15 February | Colin Bond | Holden Monaro GTS350 |
3 | International Motor Show 100 | Sandown | Victoria | 22 February | Allan Moffat | Ford Falcon GTHO |
Classes
Cars competed in five price classes:- Class A: Up to $1860
- Class B: $1861 to $2250
- Class C: $2251 to $3100
- Class D: $3101 to $4500
- Class E: Over $4500
Points system
Bonus points were awarded on a 3-2-1 basis for the first three outright positions.