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Historic racing cars to contest six-lap race at Wigram

A preview of the historic racing car event at the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, a six-lap race for old racing machines run on race day itself rather than separately as in previous years. Up to 30 entries were hoped for, including the Brooklands Riley that won the first Wigram race over 30 years earlier.

Facts

  • The historic car race at the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting was to be six laps, held on race day itself.
  • The Brooklands Riley, to be driven by Bruce Winder, won the first Wigram race more than 30 years before 1980.
  • Peter Whitehead drove a 625 Ferrari at Wigram in 1953.
  • The historic field was to include a Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia, at least four Coopers (including a Cooper-Jaguar sports car), MGs, Healeys and a McLaren M4.

Photos

  • Gavin Bain will be driving his superb Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
  • There will be a bevy of MGs. This is Peter Croft's TF1500.
  • The 625 Ferrari was driven by the late Peter Whitehead at Wigram in 1953.
  • Erroll Norris will be driving his 1956 Cooper 500.
Read the OCR text
23-1 -80 for a Supe Wigram will resound with the roar of some of the most exciting old racing cars in New Zealand. Perhaps "old" is a little unkind,. as these superb machines will be in immaculate condition for the six-lap race. Unlike previous years when these fascinating cars have raced, the historic racers will show their paces on race day itself. And if some other meetings are any indication, the oldies could even upstage the main event for spectacie. Overseas, these cars draw in the crowds where all else has failed. the familu Plus dragsters, plus acrobatics ро ал cars WIll contest sIx laps Perhaps the most nostalgic car will be the Brooklands Riley that won the first Wigram race more than 30 years ago. It will be driven by Bruce Winder. There will be two Ransley Rileys also, driven by Bruce Pidgeon and Malcolm McMillan. The oldest? Warner Mauger's aero-engined Stanton Special, which was renowned for its speed runs on the Tram Rd. Gavin Bain will be driving his superb Ferrari 375. It is hoped that there will be up to 30 entries to provide ciose racing - and fun - for the spectators. There will be at least four Coopers in various guises, inciuding a Cooper-Jaguar sports car. They will be driven by Lin Neilson, Er- Toll Norris, and others. An unusual entry is the Keift, which is believed to have last been driven by former speedway ace Ronnie Moore, more than 25 years ago. Another unusual car is the Jaguar Special, lovingly built by vintage buff Jim Phillips. The line-up will include a Ford V8 special, George Begg's McLaren M4, Healeys, and a selection of MCra Gavin Bain will be driving his superb Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. • There will be a bevy of MGs. This is Peter Croft's TF1500. The 625 Ferrari was driven by the late Peter Whitehead at Wigram in 1953. t Erroll Norris will be driv ing his 1956 Cooper 500.

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