advert10th International Lady Wigram Trophy Race: Sat. 18th Jan 64
Ticket advert for the 10th International Lady Wigram Trophy race on 18 January 1964: grandstand seats, concession tickets (car and up to 6 adults) and family tickets (2 adults and up to 6 children) on sale at the D.I.C. booking office.
previewThe thrill of speed at Wigram: saloon car race could be highlight of day
Preview of the saloon car races at the 1964 Lady Wigram meeting. Ernie Sprague (Ford Zephyr Mk III) won at Mount Maunganui, Kerry Grant (Lotus-Cortina) took the Vic Hudson Memorial at Levin, and 1962-63 national champion Ray Archibald (3.8 Jaguar) won at Renwick, so the title looks open. Others to watch include Paul Fahey, Dick Langley and Ivan Segedin.
Facts
- By January 1964 high-performance saloons such as the Lotus-Cortina, Cortina GT and Morris Cooper S were appearing in New Zealand saloon racing.
- Ray Archibald was the 1962-63 New Zealand national saloon car champion.
news · Paparua County CouncilClosure of Vickerys Road
Paparua County Council notice that Vickerys Road, from the Washbournes Road junction to the blind end, would be closed to ordinary traffic from 8am to 5pm on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 January 1964 to prevent congestion and keep a clear ambulance exit during the Wigram practice and race day.
Facts
- Vickerys Road was closed to ordinary traffic 8am to 5pm on 17 and 18 January 1964 for the Lady Wigram meeting.