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Full programme for Lady Wigram Trophy meeting

Preview and admission details for the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, the final round of the Aurora AFX Formula Pacific series, at RNZAF Station Wigram on 23-24 January 1982. The programme includes Formula Pacific, Formula Ford, Shellsport saloons, production and pre-1965 saloons, motor-cycles and a static display of aircraft. Concession tickets were sold through MARAC and several Christchurch outlets.

Facts

  • The 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting was the final round of the Aurora AFX series for Formula Pacific cars, held at RNZAF Station Wigram on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January 1982.
  • Practice day was Saturday, with the first race at 12 noon on Sunday.
  • Race-day gate admission in 1982 was $6 for adults and $2 for children; a family pass admitting 2 adults and 3 children cost $10.
  • There was no entry to the circuit through the main gate of the Wigram air base.
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Formula Pacific: a special car

Explains the Formula Pacific (Atlantic overseas) category introduced to New Zealand in 1977, which replaced the bigger F5000 class. Describes the tightly controlled regulations on weight, width, wheels, engines (typically Ford BDA 1600cc) and safety, including a five-second driver exit rule.

Facts

  • Formula Pacific was introduced to New Zealand in 1977, replacing F5000, which had also been dropped by the Australians.
  • Formula Pacific rules specified a minimum weight of 450kg, maximum capacity of 1600cc, four cylinders, and usually the Ford BDA engine.
  • Formula Pacific drivers had to be able to get in or out of the cockpit in a maximum of 5 seconds.
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16-9-82 FULL PROGRAMME "fall programme of static display: of - Formula racing bas been arranged aircraft on the airhem COScAProdriction for Wigram so appeal to all those who tenor Pre-1965; saloons. ages. thrilis. cycles. AFT: For- The line-up. pacific. I Flying in addition there will be a Shellsport saloons LADY WIGRAM TROPHY MEETING FINAL ROUND AURORA AURORA AFX SERIES FOR FORMULA PACIFIC CARS 1982 SEASON CONCESSION TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY FROM MARAC, 188 ARMACH STREET or 1264 RICCARTON ROAD. RON RUTHERFORD MOTORS, 198 YALDHURST ROAD. GUTHREYS TRAVEL CENTRE, 126 CASHEL STREET. BICLAREN MOTORS LTD, 1I2 ST ASAPH STREET. KELFORD CAMS LTD, 29 ELGIN STREET. SOUTHBROOK SUZUKI, RANGORA. FAMILY PASS: ADMITS 2 ADULTS and 3 CHILDREN $10. INFELD PASS (includes entry at gate) 118, CHILDREN 13. ADMISSION AT GATES RACE DAY • ADULTS $6, CHILDREN $2. INFIELD PASS $12, CHILDREN $3. PRACTICE DAY - SATURDAY, ADULTS 43, CHILDREN FREE. RNZAF STATION WIGRAM Saturday, January 23rd and Sunday, January 24th.. FIRST RACE 12 NOON SUNDAY Ford GOOD YEAR NO ENTRY TO CIRCUIT THROUGH MAIN GATE. 20-9-82 RENTOKIL Vacation Fotels The Formula Pacific is a masterpiece of engineering and closely controlled specifications. FORMULA PACIFIC: A SPECIAL CAR Formula Pacific (Atlantic overseas) was set to remain for a while yet. It replaced the bigger- 2000mm. Maximum cylinengined F5000, which has ders, 4. Capacity, 1600cc. also been dropped by the Australians. • Engines are usually the Outwardly, the cars look popular Ford BDA, little different from the others can be used. glamour Fi machines, with Brakes must have a twin their wide, slick tyres, circuit, and the car must "wings" and sleek bodywork, but the rules are very precise The regulations specify: Minimum weight of 450kg. Wheels, 330mm. Maximum width of vehicle, introduced to New Zealand in 1977, and looks have protection for: the river's feet Other regulations relate to a rear red warning light, exhaust pipes, head res traints, circuit breaker, safety belts, fuel and oil catching device. Even weight distribution is closely controlled One important safety point is that the driver musi e able to get in or out of the cockpit in a maximum of 5 seconds.

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