Drivers' talent on line
Preview of the clash between American Dean Hall and New Zealander Paul Radisich in the two Formula Pacific heats at Wigram, including the Lady Wigram Trophy race. Hall won the first four heats of the series while Radisich, the defending champion, had switched late to a Swift; Hall had threatened to go home to the US after complaints about officials favouring local drivers. Mark Smith, Ken Smith, Hiro Matsushita and Kenji Momota are also contenders.
Facts
- Before the January 1989 Wigram meeting the Peter Jackson Formula Pacific points were Hall 46, Radisich 25, M. Smith 24, K. Smith 23, Matsushita 15, C. Baird 10.
- A tyre-throwing competition between teams and a display of racing cars were held in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, the day before the 1989 Wigram meeting.
Photos
- Rick Cameron, of the Kenjimomota team, Auckland, pits his skills against members of other teams in a tyre throwing competition in the Cathedral Square, yesterday. Also in the Square was a display of racing cars that will take part in the meeting.
