As discussed throughout this issue the 2.5-liter Tasman Series was an annual event consisting usually of eight races run in New Zealand and Australia, between 1964 and 1969. The series attracted the cream of international talent including such greats as Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart and Graham Hill, as well as many others. Australian legend Jack Brabham was a regular competitor as were the renowned Kiwi trio Denny Hulme, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon. Until the 3-liter Formula One was introduced in 1966, the Tasman Series was one of the fastest road racing competitions in the world.
This month’s featured Web site is devoted to those glorious days when antipodean hot-shots could mix it with the best international motorsport had to offer, when Grand Prix stars let their hair down and enjoyed both the tight competitive racing and the laidback “Down Under” lifestyle.
Some of the many features of this site include: in-depth race reports and results of each meeting from 1964 to 1969; profiles of each of the circuits used throughout the 2.5-liter period; technical details of the cars that raced during this period; profiles on the drivers and behind-the-scenes people, organized by nationality; published articles on the Tasman Series; a look back at some of the tracks that have been lost; as well as extensive links and information on downloading Tasman circuits for the Grand Prix Legends computer racing simulator.
All in all, a well-done site that provides a lot of insight into this fascinating period in motorsport history.
