1964 Australian Tourist Trophy


The 1964 Australian Tourist Trophy was a motor race staged at the Longford Circuit in Tasmania, Australia on 29 February 1964. It was the eighth annual Australian Tourist Trophy race. The race was open to sports cars as defined by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport in its Appendix C regulations, and it was recognized by CAMS as the Australian championship for sports cars. It was won by Frank Matich driving a Lotus 19B.

Results

PositionDriverNo.CarEntrantClass pos.ClassLapsTime /
Remarks
1Frank Matich87Lotus 19BTotal Team Laurie O'Neill11501 to 3000cc2361:18.4
2Bob JaneJaguar E-Type13001cc and over2361:46.9
3Greg CusackElfin MallalaScuderia Veloce11101 to 1500cc2363:23.8
?Les HowardLotus 23 Ford1Up to 1100cc63.09.2
?David PriceElfin Coventry Climax2Up to 1100cc2063:11.3
?Ralph TerryAustin-Healey Sprite3Up to 1100cc15
?Alan LingLotus Super 721101 to 1500cc62:36.0
?John PooleyPooley Mk II31101 to 1500cc
?Bryan Thomson17Elfin Mallala Coventry Climax21501 to 3000cc65:57.5
?J EdwardsMorgan Plus Six31501 to 3000cc
DNFFrank Gardner1Lotus 23BAlec Mildren Racing Pty Ltd-1101 to 1500cc20Gearbox
DisqBib Stillwell6Cooper Monaco-
DisqFrank CoadLotus 15-

Race statistics

  • Race distance: 23 laps – 103½ miles
  • Number of starters: not yet ascertained
  • Number of finishers: not yet ascertained
  • Race average: 101.25 mph
  • Fastest lap: 2 minute 53.9 seconds, Frank Matich,
  • Best time on Flying Mile: 150 mph, Frank Matich,
Stillwell was the first competitor to finish however he was disqualified for having received a push-start prior to the commencement of the race.
Coad was disqualified for a similar infringement.