Craig Baird

Lady Wigram Trophy winner: 1990 (Swift-Cosworth), 1992 (Reynard 92H-Toyota), 1993 (Reynard 92H-Toyota). All winners →

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25 Jan 1988Thrill (Sun Valley sports sedans and Group A at Wigram)Two thrilling Sun Valley Sports Sedan heats highlighted the supports at Wigram in January 1988: Rob Kennard won the…7 Oct 1989Series promises more improvementPreview of the Benson and Hedges / Peter Jackson Formula Pacific series, a 10-round championship with two heats at…30 Dec 1988Series promises more improvementJohn Hawkins previews the 1989 Benson and Hedges international series (Baypark Jan 8, Pukekohe Jan 15, Manfeild Jan…6 Jan 1989Formula Pacific has biggest field for yearsPreview of the 1989 five-round Benson and Hedges series, with 19 confirmed Formula Pacific entries and favourite Paul…26 Jan 1989Brisk competitionPreview of the Lady Wigram Trophy race, rounds seven and eight of the 1989 Peter Jackson Formula Pacific championship.28 Jan 1989Drivers' talent on linePreview of the clash between American Dean Hall and New Zealander Paul Radisich in the two Formula Pacific heats at…30 Jan 1989Japanese driver wins Wigram trophyHiro Matsushita became the first Japanese winner of the Lady Wigram Trophy after 30 incident-packed laps.30 Jan 1989Motor racing results: Wigram, Benson and Hedges International meetingPartial results from the 29 January 1989 Wigram meeting: Peter Jackson Formula Pacific heat and Lady Wigram Trophy…20 Dec 1989Strong local field set for big racesPreview of the January 1990 Peter Jackson Formula Pacific series, which at entry close had only one overseas driver,…22 Jan 1990Formula Pacific Series results: top 6 after Round 3 at ManfeildPeter Jackson International Series box giving the top six in each Formula Pacific race at Manfeild (round 3, January…22 Jan 1990Radisich unworried by track changesPaul Radisich, 26-year-old Aucklander with experience on three continents, is unconcerned about racing on the…24 Jan 1990The start of a new Lady Wigram era?Kerr's Motorsport column on moving the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting to Ruapuna for 1990 and 1991 because the Wigram…26 Jan 1990Epic clash by Smith, Radisich tippedKerr expects an epic Ken Smith v Paul Radisich clash at Ruapuna in the fourth round of the 1990 Peter Jackson series.26 Jan 1990Close racing promises thrillsPress advertising feature previewing the first Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at Ruapuna, the first break from Wigram…26 Jan 1990European chance riding with RadisichPaul Radisich starts the Ruapuna heats knowing a regular European drive may ride on winning the series for Reynard,…29 Jan 1990Youngest driver wins Lady Wigram TrophyCraig Baird, 19, of Hamilton won both Formula Pacific races at Ruapuna, including the 50-lap Lady Wigram Trophy, each…29 Jan 1990Formula Pacific Series results: top 6 after Round 4 at RuapunaPeter Jackson International Series results box for the Ruapuna round: Craig Baird won both races from Ken Smith and…29 Jan 1990Historic win for teen racerTeenage Hamiltonian Craig Baird (Swift DB4) won the Lady Wigram Trophy at Ruapuna in extreme heat, holding off Ken…29 Jan 1990Experience bows to youthPhoto feature: 19-year-old Hamilton driver Craig Baird won both Peter Jackson Formula Pacific races including the Lady…31 Jan 1990Ruapuna results from SundayResults of the 28 January 1990 Ruapuna meeting: Craig Baird won the 25-lap Formula Pacific race and the 50-lap Lady…31 Jan 1990Baird boosts racing ratingProfile of Craig Baird, 19, whose Ruapuna win puts him alongside Ken Smith and Paul Radisich as one of New Zealand's…Feb 1990Baird takes twoCraig Baird, 19, won the 50-lap Lady Wigram Trophy at Ruapuna on 28 January 1990 in extreme heat, holding off Ken…Feb 1990Results - RuapunaFull results with fastest laps from the Ruapuna Peter Jackson meeting of 27-28 January 1990: Formula Pacific heat and…9 Jan 1991American driver hopes to break Kiwi strangleholdProfile of 22-year-old American Mark Smith, driving for the Graeme Lawrence Autosport team in the 1991 Peter Jackson…10 Jan 1991Baird favoured to retain titlePreview of round three at Ruapuna: Craig Baird, 20, returns as firm favourite to retain the Lady Wigram Trophy, noted…11 Jan 1991Excitement at RuapunaPress advertising feature for the Peter Jackson International Motor Racing Series Lady Wigram Trophy meeting (round 3)…11 Jan 1991Setback for BairdCraig Baird's Swift DB4 lost its brakes at the end of the main straight in testing at Ruapuna and ended upside down on…Feb 1991Round Three, Ruapuna: The Lady Wigram Trophy Race Meeting - a mere shadow of former glories, but Ken Smith is brilliantCritical report on the 1991 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at Ruapuna, round three of the Peter Jackson series: the…18 Dec 1991US drivers blocked outGlobal Sports and Promotions had been unable to attract American drivers for the six-meeting 1992 Peter Jackson series…7 Jan 1992Peter Jackson Formula Atlantic Series: Round 1 - TeretongaTop six in each Formula Atlantic race at Teretonga, round one of the 1992 Peter Jackson series, with series leaders:…7 Jan 1992Peter Jackson Formula Atlantic Series: Round 2 - LevelsTop six in each Formula Atlantic race at Levels (Timaru), round two of the 1992 Peter Jackson series.15 Jan 1992NZ drivers face tough challengeCraig Baird, Ken Smith and Paul Radisich have regularly beaten visiting American drivers, but in the 1992 Peter…15 Jan 1992Wigram relives the good old daysAfter two years at Ruapuna, the Peter Jackson International series returns to Wigram for the 1992 Lady Wigram Trophy.17 Jan 1992Faster laps likely on new Wigram runwayInternational motor racing returns to Wigram Air Base after a two-year absence while the runways were rebuilt.17 Jan 1992Baird starts favouriteCraig Baird, unbeaten so far in the 1992 Peter Jackson Series with his Reynard 92H Toyota, starts Sunday's Wigram…18 Jan 1992Baird favouriteHaving won the opening two rounds of the Peter Jackson International series, 21-year-old Craig Baird starts as clear…18 Jan 1992Wet Wigram race tests drivers' skillA fine day turned wet just before the 1992 Lady Wigram Trophy, which Craig Baird won despite heavy pressure from…20 Jan 1992Baird maintains record in Lady WigramCraig Baird kept his unbeaten record in the 1992 Peter Jackson series by winning the wet 26-lap Lady Wigram Trophy by…20 Jan 1992Peter Jackson Formula Atlantic Series, round 3 - WigramOfficial results of the two Formula Atlantic races at Wigram in round 3 of the 1992 Peter Jackson series, with Craig…20 Jan 1992Provisional results from the Lady Wigram Trophy raceProvisional results of the supporting classes and heats at the 1992 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, including Group N,…Feb 1992Wigram back but for how long?After 43 years, the annual Wigram meeting is threatened by the Government's plan to close the air base to flying.9 Jan 1993Peter Jackson series 1993 programmeProgramme feature promoting the 1992-93 Peter Jackson International series: Formula Atlantics (Baird back but facing…8 Jan 1993Noise ruling angers Baird teamCraig Baird's team called for the Teretonga round to be declared void after he was removed from the first race for…14 Jan 1993Dutch driver hailed as future Formula One starJos Verstappen, 20, of the Netherlands, impressed at the opening round of the 1993 Peter Jackson Series at Timaru by…17 Dec 1992Are Wigram's days numbered?Lindsay Kerr writes that the Lady Wigram Trophy, now over 40 years old, may lose its home as the Government closes the…13 Jan 1993Lady Wigram Trophy meeting may be last at WigramWith the Wigram airbase's future uncertain, motorsport fans are expected to flock to what could be the last Lady…15 Jan 1993Spectacular racing likelyThe 1993 Peter Jackson Series at Wigram brings two American TraNZam cars (Chris Kreifel's Porsche 944 and Scott…16 Jan 1993Baird motivated to retain trophyCraig Baird, last year's winner, is more determined to retain the Lady Wigram Trophy after being black flagged at…17 Jan 1993Baird puts himself on the line to gain pole positionCraig Baird won pole position for the 1993 Lady Wigram Trophy, 8/10ths of a second faster than Stuart Crow and Steve…18 Jan 1993Baird puts Verstappen behind him at WigramCraig Baird won the Lady Wigram Trophy and the preliminary heat at Wigram, his third Trophy win, moving to the head of…20 Jan 1993Wigram part of historyLindsay Kerr reflects on the 1993 Lady Wigram Trophy as possibly the last at Wigram after 44 years.Feb 1993Baird comes through as Verstappen crashes outDefending champion Craig Baird took the championship lead with two confident victories at Wigram while Jos Verstappen…Feb 1993PhotoPhotos from the Wigram meeting showing car preparation in the Baird tent and Jos Verstappen hitting the tyres and…Feb 1993Wigram goodbye? Baird wins againCraig Baird won the 1993 Lady Wigram Trophy comfortably from Paul Radisich and a bunch of scrapping Americans,…20 Jan 1993Baird may create historyIf Craig Baird wins the New Zealand Grand Prix at Manfeild on Sunday he will be the first driver to win three in a row…23 Jan 1993Baird fastest in test runsCraig Baird, chasing a record third straight NZ Grand Prix, was quickest in Formula Atlantic test sessions at Manfeild…10 Dec 1993International entries for Peter JacksonThe 1994 Peter Jackson international series, cut to three rounds (Wigram, Manfeild, Pukekohe), combines Formula…21 Jan 1994Australian Formula Brabhams to make first NZ race appearanceThe January 1994 Lady Wigram Trophy ushers in Formula Brabham, with six Australian cars racing in New Zealand for the…23 Jan 1994Steffi's brother revs up in ChristchurchProfile of 22-year-old Michael Graf, brother of tennis star Steffi Graf, in New Zealand for the Peter Jackson…24 Jan 1994Stokell wins wet Lady Wigram raceAustralian Paul Stokell overcame treacherous wet conditions to win the shortened 89km, 23-lap 1994 Lady Wigram Trophy…26 Jan 1994Baird chases four GP winsCraig Baird, last year's champion with three Peter Jackson titles, joins the fray at Manfeild for the NZ Grand Prix in…11 Feb 1994Wigram whirlPaul Stokell won the 1994 Peter Jackson Series from Greg Murphy despite Murphy winning five of six races, because the…7 Feb 1994Murphy wins races but loses seriesAt Pukekohe, Hastings driver Greg Murphy won both major single-seater races but Australian Paul Stokell, second in…

From the reports

• 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. (28 Jan 1989)
• Series points after round 3 at Manfeild (January 1990): K. Smith 92, C. Baird 72, P. Radisich 63, R. Lester 55, C. Thomlinson 39, R. Groff 37. (22 Jan 1990)
• Before Ruapuna in January 1990 Ken Smith led the Peter Jackson series by 29 points; Baird had 72, Radisich 63, Lester 55, Groff 37, Marcelo 34. (26 Jan 1990)
• Craig Baird, aged 19, of Hamilton, won the 1990 Lady Wigram Trophy at Ruapuna and is believed to be the youngest driver to win it. (29 Jan 1990)
• Peter Jackson series points after Wigram 1990: Smith 122, Baird 112, Radisich 73, Lester 65, Groff 61. (29 Jan 1990)
• Series points after round 4 at Ruapuna (January 1990): K. Smith 122, C. Baird 112, P. Radisich 73, R. Lester 65, R. Groff 61, B. Thomlinson 51. (29 Jan 1990)
• Craig Baird, 19, won the 50-lap 1990 Lady Wigram Trophy at Ruapuna by 0.12 sec from Ken Smith; Robbie Groff was 12.52 sec further back. (29 Jan 1990)
• Craig Baird, 19, won both Formula Pacific races at Ruapuna on 28 January 1990 including the Lady Wigram Trophy; the series concluded at the Levels circuit the following weekend. (29 Jan 1990)
• Craig Baird's winning time in the 50-lap 1990 Lady Wigram Trophy race was 33:27.36. (31 Jan 1990)
• Craig Baird had seven national karting titles before moving to Formula Ford, and won the Motorcraft national Formula Ford title after two and a half years in the class. (31 Jan 1990)
• Baird tested a Formula 3 car for Dick Bennett's team in England in the New Zealand winter of 1989. (31 Jan 1990)
• Baird's winning margin in the 1990 Lady Wigram Trophy race over Ken Smith was 0.12sec; Radisich's Reynard 89E retired with ignition problems. (Feb 1990)

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