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Series a bit more even now - McRae

Jubilant after winning the 1975 Lady Wigram Trophy, Graham McRae said the series was now a bit more even, with Warwick Brown out. McRae, who had not scored in the series until then, said he gave himself a one-in-three chance of winning the series and was racing for the sport, not money. He altered the suspension overnight after practice problems.

Facts

  • After winning the 1975 Lady Wigram Trophy, McRae became the only man to have won at Wigram four times.
  • McRae said in January 1975 he was not contesting the series for money, calling the series win worth just a small trophy on the wall.

Photos

  • Graham McRae with Miss Canterbury (Caroline Skilling) after his win in yesterday's Lady Wigram Trophy race. Left: Australian Warwick Brown at speed in his Lola T332. He was forced to retire from the race but still shares the lead in the series.
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20-1-75 AMPOL ABOVE: Graham McRae wi bury (Caroline Skilling) afte terday's Lady Wigram Trop Australian Warwick Brown Lola 1332. He was forced to race but still shares the lea ith Miss Canterr his win in reshy race. LEFT: at speed in his retire from the d in the series. Series a bit more even now - McRae Jubilant after his Wigram victory. Graham McRae climbed out of his car yesterday and said: "Now let's have Pukekohe," of Levin re-run and Michae, dogged by bad luck in the two earlier races in the Peter Stuyvesant series, had suddenly struck the form which took him to three previous wins on the Christchurch airfield circuit. Up to yesterday, McRae had not scored in this year's series. which was led by New Zealand Grand Prix winner Warwick Brown, of Australia. One of MeRae's first ques tions after yesterday's 100 miler was: "Did Warwick finish today?* Told that he had not. the former Wellingtonian grinned and said: "That's a good thing. *It looks a bit more even not going to Austraila ' for the second half of the series. VeRae. the only man 10 have won at Wigram four times, said he had given himseif a "one in three" chance this year. McRae, not happy with his car in practice on Saturday. altered the suspension overnight and this made all the difference. "But there's still room for improvement — there always The triple Tasman series wiener, known for his frankness, made it clear he is not contesting this year's races for ant monetary reward Asked how he rates his chances of winning the series ret again, he said: "I hadn't given myself any chance of winning. "It's worth nothing financially - just & small trophy on the wall. I'm here for some good motor racing." PAT BURKE RACING

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