Sk to -78 30- ill akes Keke series VICI TOry The "flying Fin and determination by yesterday in spite of He was involved in a multiple pile-up at the first bend atler being by team male Bobby Rahal. He was unable to continue the race but he finished the series six points ahead of the Australian, Larry Per. kins. In the first heat Rosarg lert. with Larry Perkins close on his tail, followed by Dave Oslon. Dave McMillan blew his engine and so did Danny Sullivan. Pit crews worked furiously changing engines in the 1uo cars and Sullivan's car was ready after one hour and 40 minutes of feverish activty. Richard Melville was out of the first heat after a damaged oil line. Other drivers had problems with soaring water cemperatures, and increased rachator capacities helperl overcome the problem. HEAT TWO The second heat was definitely a Larry Perkins race. although Dave MeMillan put up a tremendous battle with his re-engined car. For the first three laps he hekt the lead, until Perkins surged ahead and stayed there. McMillan finished second, with Rahal third. Aller lhe race, Keke Rosberg said he was critical of the way the organisers did not keep to time. He said this made it particularly dirficult for the pit crews fo know exactly what they were able lo do to a car hetween heals. "1 am also not happy with the safety." said Rosberg. "and Wigram is the second most dangerous circuit in New Zealand "You would not get Formula One drivers on this circuit. If you come off the track in some places, it could mean swish and you fence. could seem neck on at that motorcreust in practice; he went right through.' Kosberg also said he would like to see 30 or 35 "procession. cars starting, to prevent a He would also prefer the series to be held in Australia and New Zealand during the summer months. WAITING The winner of the second heat, and second overall in the series, Larry Perkins, said yesterday that he is "waiting for a Formula On drive." "I am up for offers." he said, "but I workd really like to drive for Brals harn." An Australian now based in Europe. Perkins said he would be continuing in for- n," Keke Rosberg, once again proved his skill ' winning the Peter Stuyvesant series at Wigran a shant in the second heat. mula Two until he got another offer. He said he was amazed at. the general work attitude in New Zealand, which was "more Russia" Suppressive Chan in -"and I have been there." "The hours of work ale nine to five and if you want anything done after that you have had it. And getting i meal after 8pm is almost impossible. The third place-getter in the Peter Stuyvesant series. Bobby Ranal, thinks that mote money is required lo attract drivens from overseas. "I reckon you would need $5000 to $6000 extra lo make worthwile for overseas drivers," he said. "But I would still come back," he added. The supporling races provited plenty of action for sperlators and drama for the drivers. Result 9tt0l GTX - Roh Fanar. 1 e Browne, 2; Ron Gillison Stud I SA Dave Hokr Inky Tulloch, 2; Kevin Ryat Apart from its win, Raker's PUI Mustang has also sume other sort of record; it 19 eight years old has got through engines and 50 sets of tyres and has had 140 wins. Imelex sports cars *- Warien Strel. 1: Jamie Aislable, 2: Homewood, 3. The Meld of this race was de. pleted after three cars pulled 0ul. are of them with selertion Hear probiems. Formula Ford - Grant Camp. heli, 1: Bob Donaldson, 2: lan (appu ell, 3. Shellsport race BrycA lay d Platt, 1; T. Cook, 2; Rex Find- 'Cheap' racing still costly Formula Pacific racing is one of the cheaper forms of motor-racing, but even this formula has escalated in cost. C'heck this "shopping" list: Engine: $6000 Lo $8000. Tyres: $2000 to $2500. Wheels: $500. The overseas drivers reckit costs them about $25.000 to do the live-race series, and they could return with a massive deficit Even if a driver won every race. the $10,000-plus might not cover his expenses. Maddest, saddest, baddest The unhapplest speclator at Wigram yesterday was Belgian Pierre Diendonne: his engine had blown up in lale-evening practice on Saturday. "lan Grob from England kindly offered us the use of an engine but we declined," he said. "That's motor raclng." "Why don't you go 1o the beach ior the day?" asked a spectator. "f would rather be herr. thank you," replied the quiet Belgian. The bravest driver was Dave Oxlon, Who got involved in the serood-brat shut and raced with wonks wheels. The most surprised driver was Bob Dollaldson in his Formula Ford Cheelah. spun nut just before the laish, regained the track and canie second. The most sheepish driver was Bobby Rata! Who nudged his team mate's car and caused the big shunt. "I hit Keke's tyre and his car lipped" he satd. The dirtlest driver was Graeme Lasrence (not driving at Wigram) who helped with Dauny Sullivan's engine change. He emerged from his lyre bay for the grubhy job. The most depressed driver was Dave MeMillan whe looked at the bit of broken engine in disgust and nurtered: "There's stuit all over the place" (ardually he said something very much ruder. The most Incapacitated driver was Brett Riley who was stomping about the pits in his new plaster, a result of his Teretonga shunt.