13-9-93 LADY WIGR Meeti AM TROPHY MEETI ng may be NG last at Wig Advertising feature ram With uncertainty surrounding the future of the Wigram airbase, motor sport enthusiasts are expected to flock to the historic venue in their thousands this weekend to watch what could pos sibly be the last Lady Wigram Trophy meeting to be held at its traditional home. Some of the top names in racing have competed on the airfield's vast expanses, including the likes of Moss, Clark, Stewart, Hill and Surtees and our own heroes, McLaren, Hulme and Amon. Motor racing technology has changed a great deal in recent years, and just as those great drivers of yore ave made way tor stars of new era, the likes of Reynard, Swift and Ralt have taken over from Cooper, Lotus and BRM. Locals un recent years, our owi established Formula Atlantic drivers, saira, faul Kadisich anc the evergreen Kenny Smith, have tended to rule ne roost. Ihis year they nave been joined in thei quest to uphold kiwi honour by the promising youngster, Greg Murphy, but the overseas competition is the strongest for many a year. Direct from the Toyota American Formula Atlantic Series, Stuart Crow and Charles Nearburg of Texas come equipped with the latest Ralt RT40 Formula Atiantic cars and Crow, who finished third in the American series, chalked up a victory first time out in the opening heat of the Peter Jackson Series at Timaru. Another red hot pros pect is 20 year-old Dutchman Jos Verstappen, whose name is already being mentioned as future Formula One star. The youngster proved his mettie at Timaru, leading from lights to flag in the feature race in an unfavoured Swift. Another American is Gene Pope, who drives a Swift, and who is using the series to tune up his reflexes before an attack this year's Atlantic series in the United States. Already he has proven a faster and more aggressive driver than might have been expected. Excelled Pope's teammate is an expatriate New Zealander, Steve Cameron. Cameron excelled in the American series last year, where he finished second overall in his Reynard. His New Zealand ampaign has een hampered by soonsorship worries, but if he does race at Wigram he is a potential winner. James Taylor, from England, has another of the high-tech Ralts. His form at Timaru suggested that he is a much improved driver from when he raced here last season. Form suggests that Baird, who is supported by llam Toyota, is likely to maintain his hold on the trophy, but his task will be difficult.. What has 4 legs, travels at over 200kph and is supported by Ilam Toyota? The Peter Jackson Motor Racing Series. New Zealand's premiere motoring racing event with top drivers from around the world competing over four legs for the coveted top spot. Leg number three is being held right supported by liam Toyota It promises t whole family. If you appreciate motoring excellenc make sure you join us for the Peter Jack Jan 12th-14th. Tickets available from the liam Toye Parts Department. 247 Riccarton F 7634 here at Wigram and is proudly be a day of high speed thrills for e, like the team from Ilam Toyc on at Wigram Air Force Base. al LILAM Toyota NOTHING BEATS OUR DRIVE pp. Clyde Rd.) Ph: 343 0004