1964 Tasman Series

The series, which was officially known as the Tasman Championship for Drivers, was organised jointly by the Association of New Zealand Car Clubs Inc. and the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport with the winning driver awarded the Tasman Cup.

[2] The inaugural series was a battle of the British-based expatriates with a two-car team led by Australian Jack Brabham and a two-car team of Coopers from Bruce McLaren Motor Racing, led by the New Zealander Bruce McLaren.

The last round of the series at Longford was won by the Englishman, Graham Hill, securing sixth place in the final standings as a result.

Brabham led the final race until the last laps before his car suffered a transmission failure.

Another competitive local was Frank Matich in his Repco Brabham BT7A, taking pole at Warwick Farm.