1970 Tasman Touring Series

The 1970 Tasman Touring Series was an Australian motor racing competition for Series Production Touring Cars.Official Programme, Sandown, 22 February 1970 It was the inaugural Tasman Touring Series and was run in conjunction with the Tasman Series for open wheel racing cars. The series was won by Allan Moffat driving a Ford Falcon GTHO.Adrian Ryan, Lawrence Takes the Tasman, Racing Car News, March 1970, pages 58 to 60 Schedule The series comprised three rounds, each held in support of an Australian round of the 1970 Tasman Championship.Stewart Wilson, Holden - The Official Racing History, 1988, pages 77 & 78 Rd Race Circuit State Date Winning driver Car 1Des White, McRae's Lucky Win, Racing Car News, March 1970, pages 38 to 41 Surfers Paradise Queensland 8 February Allan Moffat Ford Falcon GTHO 2 New 2UW TrophyOfficial Programme, Warwick Farm, 15 February 1970 Warwick Farm New South Wales 15 February Colin BondPeter Wherrett, Mildren Team Tops Farm, Racing Car News, March 1970, pages 52 to 55 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 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 Pos. Driver Car Class Entrant Points 1Allen in Tasman Cup victory Adelaide Advertiser 23 February 1970 page 18 Allan Moffat Ford Falcon GTHO D Ford Australia 32 =2 Colin Bond Holden Monaro GTS350 D Holden Dealer Team 24 =2 Bill Evans Datsun 1000 A Datsun Racing Team 24 Note: Only the first three placegetters are listed in the table. Manufacturers Trophy The Manufacturers Trophy was awarded to Ford Australia.Ford Falcon wins again on Castrol (advertisement), The Age 23 February 1970 page 15 References Tasman Touring Car Series