50* lears of I Future of Wig depends on p Wigram -m the unique once-a-year motor racing circuit on an operational airfiekl, may be doomed unless the speclators pour in this weekend. Il they don't, it could be the end of a 30-year era that has thrilled motor racing fans from all over New Zealand. Atterlances were down last year, and if they slump again on Sunday to less than 6000 paying spoctators, motor racing will be no more at Wigram. And if this happens, the fate of Teretonga may also decided. The International series of races may then be held in the North Island only. The situation Is such that this year could well be the deciding one for the future of international motor racing in this country. And the organisers of the event are doing their best 1o attract big crowds to prevent the demise of this famous circuit. They need at least 6000 snectators to make the staging ol this event pay, without major sponsorship. Last year it cost them $37,000. Stuyvesant have pulled out their sponsorship, and this year the series has the joint sponsorship of Shell, Ford, Champion and Union Travel. The programme is very varicd on race day, and in addition there will be a vintage car race on practice day (Saturday). The ear-shattering noise. 'The punger This is the line-up: • Formula Pacific. @ Formula Ford. * OSCA. • Shellsport saloons. @ Motor-cycles. @ Demonstration race. •Nostalgia parade. Regular Wigram patrons will notice differences in the naming of the old familiar corners this year, but there will be no change in the spectacles they will provide. "Bomb-Bay Bend" will be known as 'Dunlop," 'The fairpin" is to be "Hertz" "Hangar Bend" takes the пaтe "Tingeys" and "The Loop" becomes "Huchinsons." BIG ENTRIES RECEIVED Big entries have heen received for the thirtloth anni versary of the Lady Wigram Trophy race day on Sunday. Eighteen drivers are Saloon Championship, wi em. Escorts are expecte the nippy little Datsuns : expected to contend the Shellsport hich is now for cars up to 2000 cu ed to dominate this event, although will provide plenty of competition. Total prize money is $1800. Formula Ford has attracled 15 driver's - most of them from the North Island, where the formula has gained a good foothold. Prize money in this event is $700. ..The classic motor-cycle race will feature such nostal gic machines as the Featherbed' Norton, Velocettes, Greeves, Vincent and AJS: Fifteen entries have been re ady Wig ram ram race day ublic Sup! port at smell. The tension. There's nothing quile like the start ofabig motor race. ceived for this event.