26-1-80 Tait Electronics LADY V OD men in a sI in at V ligram prac ctice Two Formula Pacific drivers spun off at Wigram this afternoon in their enthusiasm to gain a good grid for round 3 of the, Aurora AFX motor racing series. :. - Both Huub Rothengatter, the points leader ter posts in ode on the same lap at Japanese Car Corner on the first practice session. Rothengatter gained third joint fastest lap with Steve Millen in the first practice session, with a time of 1min 11.6seC. The fastest lap was recorded by Dave McMillan in his Ralt, with Imin 10.7sec. Second fastest was Australian John Smith. also in a Ralt, with Imin 10.9sec. Desire Wilson recorded a time of 1min 12.6see, ahead of Larry Perkins, Grant Campbell and Hugh Owens. -- VIGRAM TROPHY RACE Special: liftout feature Chardon Steve Millen, driving a Ralt RT akes a corner during today's practice for Race to morrow. le Lady Wigram Trophy Unconcerned Mrs Wilson said she was not concerned about any demonstration by HART tomorrow "I think they are being silly." she said. here to drive a racing car and I know nothing about politics." On the question of racing in the Escort Sport series, Mrs Wilson said she had not come here to race these cars, but was asked by the promoters. Nevertheless, she did record second fastest time in practice today. with 1min 10.9sec. Fastest Escort Fastest time in the Escort sports session was recorded by Steve McHugh, who came second in the first race at Manfield last wekend. John Armstrong. who won the second race, recorded third fastest time. Cook recorded fastest. time ne in the Cupshell Sport practice session, with Imin 21.4sec. The winner at Manfeild. Grant Aitken. managed only seventh fastest times. Wigram pressure The Lady Wigram Trophy motor race tomorror will be crucial to the outcome of the series for the three drivers battling for the Fermula Pacific title. After two championship meetings at Pukekobe and Manfeil. the flying Dutchman, Huub Rothengatter. with 49 points leads from Australian John Smith (47) and Aucklander Stere Millen None of the trio can afford bad day at Wigram in a series so close. The airbase circuit is fast and should suit the Ralts, the quickest cars in the series this season. For this reason, Smith and New Zealand Grand Prix winner Millen are hopeful of ending the Dutch driver's slender lead tomorrow. Rothengatter's DHL Cherron B48, like the March cars that have been dominant in other years, cannot foot it with the Palts this season for speed. However, Rothengatter is a determined and skilful driver who is leading through consistenc. and reliability. His 3-4-3-2 record indicates that, and keen to record his first New Zealand win tomorror The heats of the Figram event start at 1pm and 3.35 Dave Sicklan, of Auckland, also driving a Kat. gon Wigram last rear. He is lying fifth this season, but snows the circuit well ard could once again rattle ine favourites For many of ine spectators, there will be as much interest in seeing how nice fast lady." Desire W7500 in her March as there is in the performances of te leaders. Although her Formula Pacific periormances have not quite matched the bund-up she received, she is cleato the personality of the series. The organisers are ano anxious for a good gate for tomorrow's meeting. The Teretonga race fel through this time because ef poor support las: rear, and the Wigram committee is well aware their meeting also borderline. If attendances in not pics meetine continuing are dim For this reason se organisers have made te meeting as breac-based as possible, with an attemnt provide a bit ci sometring for evertone interested in motor sport.