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The race is over and the tension off

Photographs from the 1971 Lady Wigram Trophy: Graeme McRae easily leading past the control tower, and Mike Eyerly and John Cannon spinning out in the loop during the warm-up lap.

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  • Graeme McRae, a clear leader as he passes close to the control tower during this afternoon's Lady Wigram Trophy race. McRae easily won from Frank Matich.
  • It was no race for Mike Eyerly after he spun out in the loop during his warm-up lap. And the same for John Cannon.
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Mc bac Graeme McRae, a clear leader as he passes close to the control tower during this afternoon's Lady Wigram trophy race. McRae easily won from Frank Matich 16 - 1-71 :2A: *22/ Top: It was no race for Mike Eyerly after he spun out in the loop during his warm-up lap. Above: And the same for John Cannon. The race is over. and the tension oft.

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