World class cars and drivers
Preview of the 1961 Wigram motor races: seven overseas entrants, led by reigning world champion Jack Brabham and Stirling Moss in his blue Lotus, will contest the Lady Wigram Trophy. Moss, making his first South Island appearance, is the main drawcard, and the Motor Racing Club has spent a large sum to bring him. The fastest lap is expected to approach 100 mph.
Facts
- Seven overseas drivers were entered for the January 1961 Lady Wigram Trophy, headed by Jack Brabham and Stirling Moss.
- The 1961 Lady Wigram Trophy was Stirling Moss's first South Island appearance and cost the Motor Racing Club a large sum to arrange.
- The fastest lap at the 1961 Wigram meeting was expected to approach 100 mph.
