Robin Willans with the Brooksands Riley that won the first Lady Wigram Trophy in 1949, being restored by Christchurch firm Auto Restorations for its woman owner.

Facts

• The Brooksands Riley won the first Lady Wigram Trophy race in 1949 and was being restored in 1992 by Auto Restorations of Christchurch.

Photos

• Mr Robin Willans, a coach builder, with the racing car that won the first Lady Wigram Trophy race in 1949. The Brooksands Riley is being restored by a Christchurch firm, Auto Restorations, for its woman owner. Photo: Jerome Moss

Drivers unimpressed with viewing area

Most drivers liked the return to Wigram in 1992 but were unhappy that no viewing area was set aside for competitors and crews, who were seen sprinting between the pits and spectator enclosures.

Facts

• At the 1992 Wigram meeting no specific viewing area was allocated for competitors and crews.

Alan Jones looks set for hard luck trophy

Alan Jones looks set to take the South Island Formula Ford club's hard luck trophy after rolling at Teretonga and then being rolled by another driver at Wigram in 1992; the car will be rebuilt in due course.