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.
