Dave McMillan

Lady Wigram Trophy winner: 1979 (Ralt RT1-Ford BDA), 1980 (Ralt RT1-Ford BDA). All winners →

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22 Jan 1972PhotoTwo photographs from race day at Wigram, 22 January 1972: a driver crashing into a hangar in the first race, and…8 Jan 1976Top drivers line up for WigramA 14-car field for the Lady Wigram Trophy race on Sunday 18 January 1976, third round of the four-race Stuyvesant…15 Jan 1976Shell Formula Ford will provide exciting racingFormula Ford racing is regarded as the training ground for big-time motor racing, and the Motorcraft Formula Ford…19 Jan 1976Results, Lady Wigram Trophy meeting 1976Results of the third round of the Peter Stuyvesant series at Wigram won by Ken Smith (Lola) in 51min 53.9sec, plus…19 Jan 1976McMillan wins after Lissiuck put outDave McMillan (Auckland, Lola) increased his lead in the Motorcraft Formula Ford series with an easy win in the…19 Jan 1976Wigram problem may spell end of era for promotersPeter Greenslade reports that Ken Smith (Lola T332) won the Lady Wigram Trophy, third round of the Peter Stuyvesant…17 Jan 1977For Tom, a hot, hard hour of workRussell Jones spends the Teretonga race day with American driver Tom Gloy (Tui), who needed a win to keep his series…8 Dec 197620 for motor-racing seriesJohn Fridd previews the January 1977 Peter Stuyvesant series, now run for Formula Pacific (1600cc, mainly Ford BDA)…19 Jan 1977Luckless Finn still thinks he can winMikko Kozarowitzky, yet to score in the Peter Stuyvesant series after three rounds, said he could win both remaining…27 Jan 1977Lady Wigram Trophy race meeting 1977, fifth and final roundAdvertisement and programme for the 1977 Wigram meeting on Sunday 30 January, final round of the Peter Stuyvesant…27 Jan 1977Drivers in the seriesProfiles of the drivers contesting the 1977 Peter Stuyvesant series for Formula Pacific cars ahead of the 30 January…27 Jan 1977Photo contest for childrenCitizen Watch (NZ) ran a photographic competition for children up to 15 years for photos of the Team McMillan Ford -…27 Jan 1977Lady Wigram Trophy race meeting 1977, fifth and final roundAdvertisement and programme for the 1977 Wigram meeting on Sunday 30 January, final round of the Peter Stuyvesant…27 Jan 1977Winning still Rosberg's gameKeke Rosberg clinched the 1977 Peter Stuyvesant series by winning the fourth round at Teretonga, having won three of…27 Jan 1977Close racing expected in supporting eventsPreview of the supporting races at the 1977 Wigram meeting: the 12-lap 42.48 km Castrol GTX production saloon round,…28 Jan 1977Millen hoping for a change of luckStephen Stuart profiles Auckland driver Steve Millen, winner of the opening Stuyvesant round at Bay Park but unlucky…28 Jan 1977Different pattern on Sunday?Peter Greenslade says Wigram's longer, faster circuit could change the pattern seen in earlier Stuyvesant rounds.29 Jan 1977Flying without a wing?Russell Jones reports Keke Rosberg, already series winner, may gamble on running without a rear wing at Wigram to…29 Jan 1977Gloy impressive in Wigram qualifying trialsA moderate crowd watched the first of three qualifying sessions for the 1977 Lady Wigram Trophy.29 Jan 1977Rosberg: you follow me, chaps!Peter Greenslade analyses Keke Rosberg's qualifying approach in the 1977 series: pole at Teretonga (56.4 sec for the…29 Jan 1977Rosberg wins pole spotKeke Rosberg (Chevron B34) qualified fastest for the Lady Wigram Trophy with a lap of 71.2 sec (179.017 km/h, 111.236…29 Jan 1977McMillan makes Lady Wigram specialProfile of Auckland driver Dave McMillan and his Team McMillan Ford-Citizen Watch Ralt, built by Ron Tauranac's Ralt…29 Jan 1977Lady Wigram special: international driversProfiles of the drivers in the 1977 Lady Wigram Trophy from eight countries, including Finn Mikko Kozarowitzky (the…29 Jan 197724 to race in last series raceLine-up of 24 starters from New Zealand, Australia, Britain, the USA, Finland, Jamaica, Hong Kong and Indonesia for…31 Jan 1977Gloy wins at Wigram but Rosberg still fastest in seriesTom Gloy (Tui) won the 44-lap, 160 km Lady Wigram Trophy, last round of the 1977 Stuyvesant series, after Keke…31 Jan 1977Puncture costs Rosberg Lady Wigram TrophyStephen Stuart reports that Keke Rosberg, from pole, led out but a slow puncture in the right front tyre of his…28 Jan 1978Crash budgetAuckland driver Brett Riley, who broke his right leg and ankle in a last-lap crash at Teretonga in the 1978 series,…21 Jan 1978British-built cars feature in Stuyvesant seriesPreview of the 1978 Peter Stuyvesant series for Formula Pacific.26 Jan 1978Drivers in the 1978 Stuyvesant seriesDriver profiles for the 1978 Wigram round: Dave McMillan (Ralt, 32), Steve Millen (new Chevron B42, Martini colours),…27 Jan 1978Rosberg's loss will be Wigram's gainPreview of the 1978 Wigram meeting: after his appeal failed, Keke Rosberg must win one of two heats to clinch the…28 Jan 1978Perkins needs skill, luck to win seriesRussell Jones previews the 1978 Wigram decider: Larry Perkins can only take the Stuyvesant series if he wins both…28 Jan 1978Action from WigramPhoto spread from Wigram practice for the 1978 Peter Stuyvesant meeting: formula ford runners in practice, injured…30 Jan 1978Rosberg robbed of his chance in last race but carries off seriesKeke Rosberg became undisputed Peter Stuyvesant series champion with a win at Wigram, though the final points margin…30 Jan 1978PhotoPhotos from the 1978 Lady Wigram Trophy, the last race of the Peter Stuyvesant series: Larry Perkins, winner of the…30 Jan 1978Keke Rosberg wins Stuyvesant seriesThe "Flying Finn" Keke Rosberg won the 1978 Peter Stuyvesant Formula Pacific series at Wigram despite being caught in…27 Jan 1979Threat to Fabi in time trialsDave McMillan threw a surprise into the 1979 Lady Wigram Trophy time trials, fastest in the first session with 71.9…24 Jan 1979Fabi looks like winning seriesProfiles of the main Formula Pacific contenders before the 1979 Wigram round.25 Jan 1979N.Z. hopes on RileyBrett Riley was bidding to win the 1979 NZ Formula Pacific series, though he had regularly run third behind Fabi and…25 Jan 1979Lady Wigram Trophy race, final round 1979 Formula Pacific international seriesAdvert and programme for the 1979 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at RNZAF Station Wigram on 27-28 January, listing…25 Jan 1979PDL wants Wigram markLeo Leonard's PDL Mustang was out to take the Wigram outright saloon lap record, the only one in New Zealand it did…27 Jan 1979Fabi keen to clinch series with 2 winsTeo Fabi planned to win both heats of the 1979 Lady Wigram Trophy to clinch the Formula Pacific series, but was far…29 Jan 1979Fabi wins series but McMillan Wigram starTeo Fabi wrapped up the 1979 NZ Formula Pacific series with two second places at Wigram, but Aucklander Dave McMillan…29 Jan 1979Hulme shows fine styleIn the Formula One demonstration at the 1979 Lady Wigram meeting, Denny Hulme showed he had lost none of his skill in…29 Jan 1979PhotoPhotos from the 1979 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: Dave McMillan elated after winning both heats, the podium trio of…29 Jan 1979Speedsters at WigramPhoto page: Dave McMillan was the star at Wigram, though Italian Teo Fabi wrapped up the 1979 NZ Formula Pacific series.29 Jan 1979McMillan steals the show but Fabi takes seriesDave McMillan, a 32-year-old Pan Am sales representative from Auckland, won both heats of the 30th Lady Wigram Trophy…3 Feb 1979Kiwis driving to the top: Dave's eyes on the stakesProfile of Dave McMillan, 32, who won both Wigram heats to end the 1979 Formula Pacific series.26 Jan 1980Two men in a spin in Wigram practiceTwo Formula Pacific drivers, including points leader Huub Rothengatter, spun at Japanese Car Corner on the same lap…26 Jan 1980Most cars come from UKGuide to the racing car makes in the 1980 Formula Pacific series, most built in Britain where the racing car industry…17 Nov 1979Wigram in Pacific eventThe 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy race was to count as a round of the new Pacific Region Championships, with Pukekohe (NZ…23 Jan 1980Tait Electronics Lady Wigram Trophy meetingAdvert and programme for the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at RNZAF Station Wigram on 26-27 January, round three of…23 Jan 1980Extremely even field for Pacific racesPreview of the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy, round three of the Aurora AFX series, with $11,000 in prize money.23 Jan 1980Racing for youngstersAurora provided a tent with a slot-car set laid out like the Pukekohe NZ Grand Prix circuit near Tingeys Hairpin at…23 Jan 1980Driving Wigram with Dave McMillanGuide to the Wigram lap with Dave McMillan, showing gears and speeds (about 255 km/h on the main straight, 70 km/h at…26 Jan 1980Wigram pressureThe Lady Wigram Trophy would be crucial to the Formula Pacific title fight among Huub Rothengatter (49 points), John…26 Jan 1980Continuation of Wigram racing is up to publicWith the Stuyvesant Series dead after the cigarette company withdrew, 1980 racing became the Aurora AFX Series (Aurora…26 Jan 1980McMillan wins both heats of Lady Wigram TrophyAuckland's Dave McMillan (Citizen Ralt) won both 80 km heats of the 1980 Tait Electronics Lady Wigram Trophy before…28 Jan 1980Portrait of a winnerPhotos of Dave McMillan flinging his Citizen Ralt into a corner on the way to winning the second heat of the Lady…28 Jan 1980Lady Wigram Trophy meeting resultsResults box for the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: heats 1 and 2 of the Formula Pacific race (McMillan won both,…27 Nov 1980Winning car for Australian WigramThe Holden Commodore that won the 1980 Bathurst 1000 (driven by Peter Brock with Jim Richards) was bought by Dave…20 Jan 1981Wigram: fast circuit offers chance to see racing at its bestPreview of the 32nd Lady Wigram Trophy on Sunday 25 January 1981 on the 3.4 km circuit, decided over two heats with…20 Jan 1981Taste of BathurstNZ Grand Prix and Formula Pacific champion Dave McMillan would defend his titles in a new ground-effect Ralt RT4 and…21 Jan 1981Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programmeTait Electronics advertisement for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 1981 at…21 Jan 1981Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programmeTait Electronics advertisement for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 1981 at…21 Jan 1981$400,000 worth of machines line upMore than $400,000 worth of Formula Pacific machinery was set to line up at Wigram, with some cars costing up to…21 Jan 1981$400,000 worth of machines line upMore than $400,000 worth of Formula Pacific machinery was set to line up at Wigram, with some cars costing up to…21 Jan 1981The drivers who never look backFeature on the 1981 Lady Wigram meeting, which was nearly cancelled due to lack of entries and money but was now…24 Jan 1981McMillan opts for older carTitle-holder Dave McMillan was expected to drive his five-year-old Ralt RT1 rather than his new Datsun-powered RT4 in…24 Jan 1981McMillan's faith in new engineDave McMillan switched to a Nissan four-valve engine for the 1981 series, believed to be the first competitor outside…26 Jan 1981Oxton supreme at WigramDavid Oxton (Pye Ralt RT4) won both 24-lap Formula Pacific races at Wigram before about 6000 people, taking the Lady…26 Jan 1981Muffler moanLight-hearted round-up of the 1981 Wigram meeting: Grant Campbell removed his muffler after nobody else fitted one,…26 Jan 1981South Island could drop off paceGrand Prix general manager Ron Frost said after the 1981 Lady Wigram race that the South Island could be phased out of…26 Jan 1981Muffler moanLight-hearted round-up of the 1981 Wigram meeting: Grant Campbell removed his muffler after nobody else fitted one,…26 Jan 1981South Island could drop off paceGrand Prix general manager Ron Frost said after the 1981 Lady Wigram race that the South Island could be phased out of…31 Jan 1981Elated Oxton, but uncertain future for Aurora AFX seriesColin Bryant reports on David Oxton's elation after his double heat win at Wigram, while many drivers and officials…16 Jan 1982International flavour to seriesHistory of the Tasman and Formula Pacific series leading to the Aurora AFX series.16 Jan 198221 on grid for PacificPreview of the 1982 Aurora AFX Formula Pacific races at Wigram: 21 drivers from the US, Brazil, Australia and New…23 Jan 1982Scorching lap by OxtonDavid Oxton's Ralt RT4 set a scorching pace in first practice for the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy, with 1:10.6 bettering…25 Jan 1982Stars show versatility at Woodford GlenFormula Pacific drivers Roberto Moreno and Steve Millen raced on the dirt speedway at Woodford Glen on Saturday.30 Jan 1982The sensation of winning is great, says Dave McMillanA question-and-answer interview with Christchurch-born Dave McMillan at Wigram practice in January 1982.21 Jan 1982Tension will be highPreview of the final round of the 1982 Aurora AFX Formula Pacific series at Wigram, listing the 21 entered drivers…21 Jan 1982Portrait of a winnerProfile of 36-year-old Dave McMillan, who began as a mechanic for Graeme Lawrence in 1964, became chief engineer for…23 Jan 1982Dave McMillan tries his Ralt RT4 at RuapunaDave McMillan, seeking his third Lady Wigram Trophy in four years, tried his Ralt RT4 at Ruapuna after mechanics…23 Jan 1982Moreno faced with three-pronged challenge at WigramPreviews the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy races, where Roberto Moreno faced Steve Millen, David Oxton and Dave McMillan in…25 Jan 1982Local drivers no match for BrazilianBrazilian Roberto Moreno won the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy and the Aurora Formula Pacific championship, leading both…22 Jan 1983Pressure on at WigramFirst-day practice at Wigram on 22 January 1983 left less than half a second between the first five Formula Pacific…22 Jan 1983Wigram warm-upWindy conditions for Saturday practice at Wigram for the 1983 Formula Pacific series, with many spin-offs as drivers…22 Jan 1983Wigram practice photosPractice photos from Wigram in January 1983 showing American Norman Hunter at the Lucas Hairpin, American Mike Rosen…28 Dec 1982Moreno favoured, but doubtful, for seriesPreviews the four-round 1983 Formula Pacific international series (January 1983), naming overseas entrants from the…15 Jan 1983Youngsters out to make markPreview of the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy, the last round of the Formula Pacific series, describing the series as a…19 Jan 1983Graduating to bigger thingsProfile of 21-year-old Canadian Allen Berg from Alberta, who led the 1983 New Zealand international Formula Pacific…20 Jan 1983British-built Tiga stands out among Formula Pacific Ralt RT4sPreview of the Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy on 23 January 1983, noting the British-built Tiga driven by American…20 Jan 1983Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy programme and entrantsAdvertisement for the final round of the Just Juice international Formula Pacific series, the Lady Wigram Trophy at…20 Jan 1983Lady Wigram Trophy race to be decided on SundayPreview of the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy, final round of the Just Juice Formula Pacific series, which was the most open…21 Jan 1983No clear favourite for final round of seriesPreview of the 34th Lady Wigram Trophy on Sunday 23 January 1983, the final round of the New Zealand Formula Pacific…22 Jan 1983Electrifying racing predictedPreviews the final two rounds of the 1983 Just Juice Formula Pacific series at Wigram, with only 17 points separating…24 Jan 1983Canadian wins Lady Wigram TrophyCanadian Allen Berg of Calgary won the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy and the Just Juice international series.24 Jan 1983Victory for Berg as leaders spinCanadian Allan Berg won the first heat and secured the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy and Just Juice International Formula…24 Jan 1983Victory for Berg as leaders spinCanadian Allan Berg won the first heat and secured the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy and Just Juice International Formula…20 Jan 1984Formula Pacific is now internationally acceptedBackground piece for the 1984 Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy: the Formula Pacific car replaced Formula 5000 in New…20 Jan 1984Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy programme and entrantsAdvertisement for the final round of the Just Juice international Formula Pacific series on Sunday 22 January 1984 at…20 Jan 1984Close racing is again promisedPreview of the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy, final round of the Just Juice international Formula Pacific series.20 Jan 1984Veteran set for series winVeteran Auckland driver Ken Smith, 42, looked set to win the 1984 Just Juice Formula Pacific series ending at Wigram,…20 Jan 1984Critical races for young American driverPreview of the final two races of the 1984 Just Juice Formula Pacific series at the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting.23 Jan 1984Davy Jones youngest Lady Wigram Trophy winnerAmerican Davy Jones, of Syracuse, became the youngest winner of the Lady Wigram Trophy in 1984.23 Jan 1984American driver wins Lady Wigram TrophyNineteen-year-old Davy Jones became only the second American to win the Lady Wigram Trophy in its 35-year history,…23 Jan 1984PhotoPhoto of American teenager Davy Jones leading Auckland's Dave McMillan around a bend in the Lady Wigram Trophy race.3 Dec 1984Wigram lead to JonesDavy Jones was quickest in the first practice session for the 1984 Skyline Garages Lady Wigram Trophy with 71.06 sec,…29 Nov 1984Two young Americans destined for the topPreview of the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy field featuring two young Americans, Davy Jones and Ross Cheever, who share a…29 Nov 1984Break with tradition to attract overseas driversPreview of the 1984-85 NZ international Formula Pacific series, opening with the Skyline Garages Lady Wigram Trophy on…29 Nov 1984Rising stars at WigramPreview of the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy pitting young drivers Davy Jones, Ross Cheever and Paul Radisich against…3 Dec 1984Winning Wigram driver shows great promiseYoung American Ross Cheever, who rolled his Ralt RT4 in practice, won the 1984 Skyline Garages Lady Wigram Trophy.3 Dec 1984Feature trophy to CheeverRoss Cheever (USA) won the 1984 Skyline Garages Lady Wigram Trophy on aggregate points with 20, after rolling his Ralt…19 Oct 1985Wigram to revert to January dateThe Lady Wigram Trophy will return to its original January date in 1986 after the December 1984 experiment, which…15 Jan 1986The importance of victoryPreview of the 1986 Phillip Mills Luxury Cars Lady Wigram Trophy, explaining how the race fits into the ladder system…16 Jan 1986Race with international recognitionPreview of the 37th running of the Lady Wigram Trophy on Sunday 19 January 1986, first run in 1949.17 Jan 1986Wigram races should be clincherJeff MacPherson, driving a Graham Watson-owned Ralt RT4, looks certain to wrap up the 1986 NZ International Formula…20 Jan 1986American dominates Lady Wigram raceAmerican Jeff MacPherson clinched the 1986 NZ international Formula Pacific series with two victories at Wigram: the…20 Jan 1986MacPherson gets easy Lady Wigram winAmerican Jeff MacPherson won the 30-lap Phillip Mills Luxury Cars Lady Wigram Trophy at Wigram in 1986 after also…22 Jan 1986MacPherson tops listCalifornian Jeff MacPherson (Ralt RT4) won the 1986 NZ Formula Pacific series with 58 points over four meetings, ahead…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…24 Jan 1990The trophy winnersTable of Lady Wigram Trophy race winners and their cars from 1949 to 1989; there was no race in 1955.12 Jun 1992South American driver negotiating for Peter Jackson seriesPreliminary negotiations are under way with a South American driver who owns a Swift DB4 to contest the 1992-93 Peter…17 Dec 1992Peter Jackson series still up in airOnly two weeks before the start of the 1993 series, the only press release confirmed Dave McMillan's team of Charles…15 Jan 1993Visitors often champions in the makingOverseas visitors to the Peter Jackson series have gone on to success: Keke Rosberg became world champion, Danny…27 Aug 1993Motorsport a passion for man of courageProfile of Chris Williamson, a quadriplegic since a 1971 diving accident, who is a familiar figure in the pits of the…11 Nov 1993NewsGreg Murphy of Hastings, a former Shell scholarship winner, is the first resident New Zealand driver to commit to a…

From the reports

• Dave McMillan's Lola T342 Formula Ford had a top speed of about 130 mph and could accelerate from rest to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds (1600cc four-cylinder). (15 Jan 1976)
• Dave McMillan lost an expected win at Bay Park in the 1977 series through bad luck, and dropped from second to fifth at Teretonga with engine trouble. (27 Jan 1977)
• Dave McMillan won from the Formula 5000s on handicap in November 1976 in the Ralt Formula Pacific car, finishing third on the track. (29 Jan 1977)
• Dave McMillan set new Formula Pacific lap records at Bay Park and Pukekohe in 1977. (26 Jan 1978)
• McMillan's Ralt was rebuilt after a front cross-member broke in a crash at Teretonga, and had extra streamlining for the fast Wigram circuit. (27 Jan 1979)
• Dave McMillan won both heats of the 1979 Lady Wigram Trophy in a Citizen Nashua Ralt and broke Keke Rosberg's Wigram lap record, 1:10.7 on the 3.5km circuit. (29 Jan 1979)
• Dave McMillan set the Wigram lap record at 1:10.7 in 1979, beating Keke Rosberg's 1:10.8 from 1978; his pit crew timed 1:10.55. (29 Jan 1979)
• Final 1979 Formula Pacific series points: Fabi 164, Riley 154, Perkins 132, Elgh and McMillan 108, Wood 98, John Smith 90, Millen 64. (29 Jan 1979)
• McMillan had been shunted out twice at Bay Park, overheated twice at Pukekohe and was third twice at Manfeild and at Teretonga before Wigram. (29 Jan 1979)
• McMillan hoped his Wigram wins would help find sponsors for a move to North America. (29 Jan 1979)
• Dave McMillan finished equal first New Zealander and sixth overall in the 1976-77 Stuyvesant series and won the NZ Gold Star. (3 Feb 1979)
• McMillan finished sixth in the Bathurst 500 as co-driver in 1978 and was second in a Super Vee race in the US, where he was named Rookie of the Year. (3 Feb 1979)

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