The Tasman Series races were held in January through to late February or early March of each year, during the Formula One off season, taking advantage of winter in the Northern Hemisphere to attract many top drivers to summer in the south. The Tasman Cup was the permanent trophy awarded to the winning driver.
The Tasman Series races occurred annually from January through late February or early March, coinciding with Formula One's off-season. To attract many top drivers during their summer break, these races took advantage of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and were followed by the awarding of a permanent trophy to the winning driver.