Lady Wigram Trophy race
Magazine photo page on the 1959 Lady Wigram Trophy: Ron Flockhart (BRM) won in a record 101 minutes 4 seconds for 150 miles, 2.7 seconds ahead of Jack Brabham's 2200cc Cooper Climax, with Bruce McLaren third. The winners are driven round the circuit by Arthur Kennard; McLaren has since won the Waimate 50 NZ Championship Road Race.
Facts
- Bruce McLaren won the Waimate 50 NZ Championship Road Race soon after the 1959 Lady Wigram Trophy.
Photos
- Flockhart, the victor, and Brabham are driven round the circuit by the well known driver, Arthur Kennard. Photo: Martin Barriball Ltd
- Bruce McLaren, placed third in the Lady Wigram Trophy Race, glances over the engine of his 1960cc Cooper Climax before the start of the race. Photo: Martin Barriball Ltd
- Flockhart driving the BRM to victory. Photo: Martin Barriball Ltd
