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19 Jan 1965The Motor Racing Club presents its 11th International Lady Wigram Trophy RaceProgramme and advert for the 11th International Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at RNZAF Station Wigram on Saturday 23…19 Jan 1965Two former world champions to drive at WigramStar preview of the eleventh international Lady Wigram Trophy: Jim Clark (Tasman Formula Lotus-Climax), Bruce McLaren…20 Jan 1965Lady Wigram Trophy race programme, SaturdayMotor Racing Club programme advert for the 11th international Lady Wigram Trophy race on Saturday 23 January 1965 at…20 Jan 1965Main race prospectsPreview of the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy: the race is as open as ever with overseas drivers McLaren (last year's…20 Jan 1965Wigram Trophy win bid: engine changesMcLaren and Phil Hill, disappointed with their NZ Grand Prix and Levin performances, fitted specially prepared…20 Jan 1965Entry listsEntry lists for the 1965 Wigram meeting: the all-comers saloon car race, the Gold Leaf production saloon race, the…20 Jan 1965Informal reception for racing car driversPhotos from the 1965 Wigram build-up: four overseas drivers vie for a chequered flag at an informal reception arranged…21 Jan 1965Lady Wigram race should be openPreview of the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy, third race of the Tasman series.22 Jan 1965Jim Clark far in front in practice for Lady Wigram raceJim Clark, the 1963 world champion, was by far the fastest in the first practice sessions for the 1965 Lady Wigram…23 Jan 1965PhotoPhoto of the start of the first heat of the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy, with Bruce McLaren leading Frank Gardner,…23 Jan 1965McLaren, Clark win heats; new recordBruce McLaren and Jim Clark won their eleven-lap preliminary heats for the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy with ease.23 Jan 1965Scotsman takes lead at start, romps to record win in big race: Jim Clark wins Wigram TrophyJim Clark, the Scottish farmer and 1963 world champion, led from the start and won the 100-mile 1965 Lady Wigram…23 Jan 1965Saloon car race a thrillerThe second heat of the all-comers saloon race at the 1965 Lady Wigram meeting was a thriller between Aucklanders…25 Jan 1965Clark easily wins Lady Wigram Trophy raceJim Clark's 2.5 litre Lotus-Climax won the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy by more than 10 seconds from Bruce McLaren's…25 Jan 1965Clark rides his luck to win Wigram raceClark built a lead of nearly half a minute in the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy, then noticed falling oil pressure in his…27 Sep 1965Best entry yet for Wigram raceMotor Racing Club president J. A. Brewer announced the best-ever entry for the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy: factory…17 Dec 1965Jim Clark to defend Wigram TrophyEntries for the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy had not yet closed but a first-class field was assured for the 100-mile race…15 Jan 1966Pukekohe form no guideChristchurch Star preview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy argues that the Pukekohe Grand Prix (won by Graham Hill) was…17 Jan 1966Wigram could be most vital raceAfter Richard Attwood's surprise win in the Levin Gold Leaf International in the No.18 Jan 1966Motor Racing Club presents 12th International Lady Wigram Trophy RaceProgramme and advertisement for the 12th Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at Wigram on Saturday 22 January 1966, with times…18 Jan 1966This should be the most keenly contested battlePreview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy arguing that the entry makes it the most keenly contested in the event's…18 Jan 1966Can Clark complete Wigram 'double'?Technical preview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy following the Grand Prix start-line debacle in which Clark stripped…18 Jan 1966President's messageMotor Racing Club president J. A. Brewer welcomes crowds and competitors to the twelfth International Lady Wigram…18 Jan 1966Champion watches starterPhotos from the 1966 Wigram meeting preview: world champion motor-cyclist Hugh Anderson on his 80cc Suzuki with Miss…19 Jan 1966Crack drivers in line for 300 pounds bonus at WigramFor the first time since 1963, drivers were seriously considering the 300 pound prize, donated by Manchester Car Sales…19 Jan 1966Frank Gardner profileProfile of Australian Frank Gardner: racing 10+ years, started with boxing, swimming and rowing; won the 1956…19 Jan 1966Excellent racing forecastPreview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy, expected to be a close tussle between world champion Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax…20 Jan 1966Enthusiasts get race circuit readyDescribes the work of Motor Racing Club members and helpers preparing the 2.3-mile Wigram circuit for the Lady Wigram…21 Jan 1966Stewart sets record in first runIn the first practice session for the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy, BRM driver Jackie Stewart set an unofficial record of…22 Jan 1966BRM aces both win heats for Wigram TrophyOn a drizzly morning BRM drivers Richard Attwood and Jackie Stewart won their 11-lap preliminary heats for the 1966…22 Jan 1966Stewart and Attwood give BRM one-two winBRM drivers Jackie Stewart and Dickie Attwood ran away with the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy from lap four after their two…22 Jan 1966BRM duo had it all to themselvesContinuation of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy report: Stewart beat Clark's 1965 race record by 35.2 seconds and BRM took…22 Jan 1966Highlights from Lady Wigram Trophy race 1966Photo page: Jackie Stewart receiving the Lady Wigram laurel garland from the Hon J.24 Jan 1966Stewart wins after rivals' crashJackie Stewart (V8 two-litre BRM) won the 101-mile 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy in a new race record of 1:03:44.1, with…24 Jan 1966BRM team romps home, sets recordJackie Stewart and Dickie Attwood finished first and second in the 12th International Lady Wigram Trophy, both inside…Jan 1966Christchurch Lady Wigram TrophyMagazine-style review of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy: a BRM one-two (Stewart, Attwood) after a lap-4 shunt between…15 Nov 1966More visiting stars for Wigram TrophyFrank Gardner and Kevin Bartlett, both with Alec Mildren's 2.5 litre Repco-Brabham-Climaxes, were entered for the 1967…17 Jan 1967Fast racing likely on unique airfield circuitPreview of the thirteenth international Lady Wigram Trophy, second round of the 1967 Tasman Championship.17 Jan 1967Biographically speakingPen portraits of six drivers for the 1967 Lady Wigram Trophy: Dennis Marwood (Ecurie Rothmans Cooper-Climax, leading…19 Jan 1967Mayoral reception for Lady Wigram drivers / Hopes of 100 mile lap highSix drivers for the 1967 Lady Wigram meeting were received by Mayor George Manning, who heard hopes that the 100 mph…19 Jan 1967Chance for drivers to relax in N.Z.Overseas drivers in New Zealand for the 1967 Tasman series relaxed between races (swimming, golf, water-skiing and a…21 Jan 1967Clark wins Lady Wigram TrophyJim Clark (2-litre V8 Lotus-Climax) repeated his 1965 win in the 1967 Lady Wigram Trophy, leading from start to finish…21 Jan 1967Wigram resultsResults of the 1967 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at Wigram: the two 11-lap trophy preliminaries (Levis won the 1.5-litre…28 Jan 1967Pukekohe's image shattered at WigramPeter Greenslade reviews the 1967 Lady Wigram meeting.18 Sep 1967Lotus, Ferrari, Wigram big namesMotor Racing Club secretary G. F. Sheppard announced works entries from Gold Leaf Team Lotus (Graham Hill and Jackie…19 Jan 1968Records fast on damp Wigram circuitReport on Friday practice before the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy on a damp 2.3-mile circuit.13 Jan 1968Winner hard to predictPreview of the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy warning that the New Zealand Grand Prix result is a poor guide: only Bruce…16 Jan 1968Best line-up yetPreview of the 14th International Lady Wigram Trophy, 44 laps at Wigram on 20 January 1968, with the strongest…16 Jan 1968Lady Wigram race draws world's top driversFeature on the 14th International Lady Wigram Trophy (101.2 miles, 44 laps, Saturday 20 January 1968).18 Jan 1968Car race drivers welcomedMayor Sir George Manning welcomed six of the world's leading drivers to Christchurch ahead of the 1968 Lady Wigram…18 Jan 1968Confident of 100 miles an hour race lapOverseas drivers for the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy were almost unanimous that the first 100 mph race lap, worth a $1000…18 Jan 1968Keen struggle at Wigram: vital raceThe 14th Lady Wigram Trophy is the third round of the eight-race 1968 Tasman Championship.20 Jan 1968Clark achieves 101 m.p.h. race average speedJim Clark (Lotus-Ford V8) won the second 11-lap preliminary for the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy at an average of 101.7…20 Jan 1968Clark in fine time on great day: average speed of 102.99 mphJim Clark (Lotus-Ford V8) won the 14th Lady Wigram Trophy at 102.99 mph, opening his 1968 Tasman score and collecting…20 Jan 1968Points for Clark / Wigram resultsContinuation of the report on Jim Clark's win in the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy: the smaller 1.6-litre cars of Hulme (lap…20 Jan 1968Wigram on cameraPhoto spread from the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy: the start, Clark at 160 mph on the back straight, and drivers Clark,…21 Jan 1968Scot's record average at ChristchurchJim Clark (2.5 Lotus-Ford V8) won the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy at a record average of 102.6 mph after a race-long…22 Jan 1968Clark wins Wigram, collects side prizeAbout 30,000 people saw Jim Clark win his third Lady Wigram Trophy (after 1965 and 1967) at just under 103 mph in the…27 Jan 1968History made in this Wigram motor racePeter Greenslade's review of the 14th Lady Wigram Trophy: Clark and Amon's nose-to-tail battle put Wigram on a par…11 Jan 1969Christchurch lucky: first race of the Tasman series is a doubtful privilegeGreenslade argues Christchurch is lucky not to host the first Tasman race, using the 1969 New Zealand Grand Prix at…18 Jan 1969Chris Amon claim to Tasman titleColumn in the 'Car Racing' series arguing that 25-year-old Ferrari ace Chris Amon had laid a strong claim to the 1969…12 Oct 1968A new face and a new shape will add colour and excitement to the 1969 international Lady Wigram TrophyGreenslade previews the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy on 18 January: Graham Hill (39) will drive the wedge-shaped Lotus 58…14 Jan 1969Drivers have day to get feel of circuitPreview of the 15th International Lady Wigram Trophy on 18 January 1969.15 Jan 196915th International Lady Wigram Trophy race: programme and admissionAdvertisement and programme for the 15th International Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at RNZAF Wigram, with race…15 Jan 1969Race never so openPreview of the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy, said to be the most open ever with five men holding a good chance: Graham…15 Jan 1969Driver profiles: Jochen Rindt, Leo Geoghegan, Frank Gardner, Chris Amon, Derek BellProfiles of the main overseas drivers for the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy.17 Jan 1969Wigram record set by RindtLap records were broken at Wigram in practice for the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy, with Austrian Jochen Rindt's Lotus-Ford…18 Jan 1969Austrian driver sets Wigram lap record in heatGold Leaf Team Lotus laid a strong claim to the 15th Lady Wigram Trophy when world champion Graham Hill beat team-mate…18 Jan 1969Overseas drivers dictate termsBefore a crowd of more than 20,000 in brilliant sunshine, Jochen Rindt led the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy from pole, with…18 Jan 1969Hundred at night: Wigram photosPhoto captions from the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy race: a first-bend tangle between Frank Gardner and Ken Smith, Hill…20 Jan 1969Rindt wins hard-fought Wigram Trophy raceJochen Rindt won the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy in a Lotus-Ford V8, 26 seconds ahead of team-mate Graham Hill, in record…20 Jan 1969Easy win to Jochen RindtAveraging a record 103.11 mph, 26-year-old Jochen Rindt won the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy 26 seconds ahead of Gold Leaf…16 Nov 1970Big overseas entry for Tasman seriesRacing drivers from Britain, France, the United States and Australia, as well as New Zealand, were set to contest the…16 Nov 1970Trophy race entry of 23 a recordThe seventeenth international Lady Wigram Trophy race on 16 January 1971 attracted a record field of 23, of whom 15…6 Jan 197117th International Lady Wigram Trophy race: round 3 Tasman championshipAdvertisement listing entrants for the 17th International Lady Wigram Trophy race, round 3 of the 1971 Tasman…6 Jan 1971Records will fall again at WigramPreview of the 1971 Lady Wigram Trophy: if the NZ Grand Prix at Pukekohe was any guide, race and lap records would fall.12 Jan 1971Extremely fierce competition expected; new lap and race recordsPreview of the 17th Lady Wigram Trophy race, expected to produce new lap and race records and extremely fierce…12 Jan 197117th International Lady Wigram Trophy race: programme and admissionMotor Racing Club advertisement for the 17th International Lady Wigram Trophy race, round three of the 1971 Tasman…13 Jan 1971Best field ever at WigramPreview of the 1971 Lady Wigram Trophy, the eighth consecutive Tasman Series, billed as the most evenly matched field…13 Jan 1971Lady Wigram likely to be vital in seriesThe 1971 Lady Wigram Trophy looked likely to decide the seven-race Tasman championship, with Niel Allen (15 points)…16 Jan 1971McRae sets recordGraham McRae took pole position for the 1971 Lady Wigram Trophy with a lap of 1:17.0 (107.53 mph) in his…16 Jan 1971It's McRae: twin recordWellington's Graham McRae won the 17th International Lady Wigram Trophy race from start to finish in his…18 Jan 1971McRae wins, takes lead in Tasman seriesDriving a smooth, polished race, Graham McRae led the 1971 Lady Wigram Trophy almost from end to end in his…18 Jan 1971Perry beats Wylie in motor-cyclingAuckland's Geoff Perry (500 Suzuki) came from behind three laps from the finish to beat Christchurch's Dale Wylie in…18 Jan 1971Fahey's day in saloon eventsManurewa's Paul Fahey won three saloon races at the 1971 Lady Wigram meeting: the Bank of New South Wales championship…22 Jan 1972Classy McRae tipped to retain Tasman titleGreenslade argues that Graham McRae's win in the 1972 Winfield Tasman International at Levin, after an off-track slide…31 Dec 1971Overseas stars for 18th trophy race at WigramDrivers from Britain, Belgium, the United States, Canada and Australia, led by European and North American Formula…15 Jan 1972Lady Wigram race holds vital pointsAhead of the 18th Lady Wigram Trophy the 1972 Tasman points were led by Mike Hailwood (10) with Frank Gardner and…18 Jan 1972Lady Wigram Trophy race prospects bright for biggest speed feast on aerodrome circuitPreview of the 18th Lady Wigram Trophy on Saturday 22 January 1972, expected to be the fastest race run at Wigram as…18 Jan 1972Saturday at the RNZAF Station, Wigram: 18th international Lady Wigram Trophy raceAdvertisement and programme timetable for the 1972 Lady Wigram meeting: 11.00 Formula Libre and Formula Ford, 11.30…19 Jan 1972Wigram 'race of champions'Preview of the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy, where any of five drivers (Gardner, McRae, Hobbs, Hailwood, Matich) had a good…19 Jan 1972Gardner to miss Wigram raceNZ Grand Prix winner Frank Gardner will definitely not race again in the New Zealand Tasman rounds after his Lola T300…19 Jan 1972Prize money; battle of makes; track changeA 50 per cent prize-money increase gave $12,000 per round for each of the eight 1972 Tasman races, $96,000 in all plus…19 Jan 1972Gardner out of NZ Tasman racesPress Association report that Frank Gardner will not race again in the NZ Tasman rounds; his agent R.19 Jan 1972Expense no object as Frank Matich prepares for WigramTwo-time Australian Grand Prix winner Frank Matich flew back to Sydney after the Levin race to have special suspension…22 Jan 1972McRae fastest, others close behind himIn 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy qualifying, defending champion Graham McRae lapped the shortened 2.13-mile circuit in…24 Jan 1972McRae has decisive win in Wigram grand prixDefending Tasman champion Graeme McRae won the 100-mile Lady Wigram Trophy in his Leda GM1 by almost a lap from Mike…29 Jan 1972McRae will keep on winningProfile of 31-year-old Graham McRae, nicknamed "Cassius", the dominant driver of the 1972 Tasman series and the New…17 Jan 1973Saloons should provide much excitementPreview of the saloon car events at the 1973 Lady Wigram meeting, in which Castrol GTX, Bank of New South Wales and…25 Jan 1975Tasman Cup series shaping upAhead of the final New Zealand round at Teretonga Park, Invercargill, on Sunday 26 January 1975, the Stuyvesant series…

From the reports

• Grid for the 1965 trophy race was set by elapsed times in two preliminary heats; Row 1 was McLaren, Gardner, Clark, Grant. (23 Jan 1965)
• McLaren started from pole in the 1965 trophy race with Gardner, Grant beside him on the front row. (25 Jan 1965)
• After the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy, the third round of the seven-race Tasman series, Clark led with 18 points, the maximum possible in the four-race NZ section; Gardner had 15 and Palmer 12. (25 Jan 1965)
• Palmer took his third successive third place in the 1965 Tasman series after a 33-lap wheel-to-wheel duel with Gardner. (25 Jan 1965)
• Frank Gardner set a new Levin lap record of 47.8 seconds in January 1966 before a half-shaft failure three laps from the finish. (17 Jan 1966)
• Frank Gardner finished fourth in both the 1965 Lady Wigram Trophy and the Tasman Championship series in a 2.5 litre Repco-Brabham-Climax. (18 Jan 1966)
• At Levin in January 1966 Gardner cut 2.1 seconds off Clark's lap record, and the six main place-getters all beat Clark's 1965 race record. (19 Jan 1966)
• Frank Gardner won the Australian sports car championship in 1956 in a C-type Jaguar with 28 wins in 34 starts. (19 Jan 1966)
• Heat 1 of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy was to include Clark, Attwood, Martin, Buchanan, Lawrence, Riley, Caldwell, Gillum and Dawson; heat 2 Stewart, Gardner, Marwood, Hollier, Sager, Levis, Palmer, Rhodes and Whittaker. (19 Jan 1966)
• Starting positions for the 1966 trophy race were set by heat times: Stewart, Attwood, Gardner, Clark on the front row. (22 Jan 1966)
• Frank Gardner's Brabham brakes failed at the hairpin on lap 4 of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy and he struck the rear of Jim Clark's Lotus; both escaped unhurt. (22 Jan 1966)
• Jackie Stewart's win in the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy was never in doubt after the Clark-Gardner collision. (22 Jan 1966)

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