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. It began on 8 January 1966 and ended on 7 March after eight races, four of which were staged in

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. The winning driver was declared Tasman Champion and was awarded the Tasman Cup. The championship, which was the third

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, was won by

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driving a

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Races

The championship was contested over eight races.Summary Tasman Cup Championship 1966, Racing Car News, April 1966, pages 58 & 59

Points system

Points were awarded on the following basis at each race. Each driver could retain points won in the New Zealand Grand Prix and in any other two races in New Zealand plus points won in the Australian Grand Prix and in any in other two races in Australia.

Races

Points system

Championship standings

References

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