previewMotorcycle action at Lady Wigram Trophy meeting
Young Christchurch rider Mike Pero (Adler Yamaha 350) was leading Singapore champion Gerry Looi (Suzuki 500) in close racing around the country during Looi's visit, ahead of the Wigram motorcycle races on Saturday and Sunday. Despite the smaller bike, Pero had recorded a number of top placings.
Photos
- Brilliant young Christchurch rider Mike Pero on his Adler Yamaha 350 leads Singapore champion Gerry Looi, Suzuki 500.
newsFirm plays host to top Asian riders
Christchurch Kawasaki dealers Norjo Motors hosted three top South-east Asian riders for the Wigram motorcycle races: Singapore's Gerry Looi and Malaysians Foremas Oh and Chao Kit Choong, Guan Hoe Suzuki team-mates of John Woodley. Looi had won the 500cc class at Ruapuna the previous weekend.
Facts
- Gerry Looi won the 500cc class at Ruapuna Park on the weekend before the 1981 Wigram meeting.
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