Innes Ireland

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5 Aug 1960Moss to compete at Wigram next yearJack Brabham, Stirling Moss, Bruce McLaren, Innes Ireland and John Surtees were confirmed for the January 21, 1961…19 Sep 1960World drivers to compete in Lady Wigram TrophyFive, and possibly seven, of the world's leading drivers were confirmed for the Lady Wigram Trophy at Christchurch on…14 Jan 1961Best Wigram field and G.P. no guidePeter Greenslade says the poor state of the Ardmore circuit in the 1961 NZ Grand Prix (won by Brabham) makes it no…17 Jan 1961International racing drivers in ChristchurchGraham Hill, Innes Ireland and Jim Clark photographed in Christchurch.17 Jan 1961Ireland and Hill spectators on SaturdayLotus driver Innes Ireland and BRM driver Graham Hill arrived unexpectedly in Christchurch to watch the Lady Wigram…18 Jan 1961SurteesProfile of John Surtees, four-times world motor-cycling champion who had never driven a racing car until he tested an…23 Jan 1961Gill unlucky; drivers' club officers; Innes Ireland deer shooting; Bonnier on PorscheShort motor racing items: young Auckland student M.9 Oct 1962World class entry for Wigram trophyMcLaren, John Surtees and South African Tony Maggs were engaged for the ninth international Lady Wigram Trophy on…13 Dec 1962Stirling Moss coming to Wigram to watchStirling Moss would attend the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy as a spectator, arriving January 15 and possibly driving a lap…13 Dec 1962Quality entry for trophy racePeter Greenslade previews the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy: a smaller field of about sixteen, with the lap record held by…15 Jan 1963Your chance to see the cars: gladden the heart of car enthusiastsA display of cars competing at Wigram, with models of Donald Campbell's speedboat and the new Bluebird car and a film…15 Jan 1963Forecast for Saturday: fastest Wigram Trophy race everPreview of the ninth Lady Wigram Trophy: a smaller but better field than ever, all the overseas drivers having scored…17 Jan 1963Cars and drivers: top-flight drivers should make the Lady Wigram Trophy race an event to rememberPreview of the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy race on Saturday, with practice heats the day before.17 Jan 196316 in the raceList of the 16 entrants in the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy race with car numbers, engine sizes and home towns.17 Jan 1963Overseas drivers meet the MayorOverseas Lady Wigram Trophy drivers, looking like professional men out of their racing gear, had morning tea with the…18 Jan 1963100 miles an hour lap likely in Wigram eventIn the first training sessions for the 150-mile Lady Wigram Trophy, Bruce McLaren and Jack Brabham were unofficially…19 Jan 1963Two drivers break Wigram lap record at practiceIn qualifying trials for the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy, John Surtees (Lola-Climax) and Jack Brabham (Brabham-Climax)…19 Jan 1963How they startStarting grid for the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy as determined in training the day before.19 Jan 1963B. McLaren wins race of thrillsAuckland's Bruce McLaren (2.7 litre Cooper-Climax) won the 150-mile ninth international Lady Wigram Trophy in 1hr…19 Jan 1963Maggs, Hyslop closeLap-by-lap account of the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy won by Bruce McLaren, with a NE wind gusting to 30 mph down the back…19 Jan 1963Oil leak threat to McLaren's Wigram winBruce McLaren won the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy in 96min 4.7sec, lowering the 96min 38.7sec race record set by Stirling…21 Jan 1963McLaren wins main event in ailing racerAucklander Bruce McLaren won his first long-distance race in New Zealand in the ninth Lady Wigram Trophy, covering…

From the reports

• John Surtees finished second behind Jack Brabham in the 1960 British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 16, passing Innes Ireland near the end. (18 Jan 1961)
• Entrants for the 1963 Lady Wigram Trophy: Surtees (Lola-Climax 2700), Maggs (Lola-Climax 2700), Ireland (Ferguson-Climax 2500), Brabham (Brabham-Climax 2700), Hyslop (Cooper-Climax 2500), McLaren (Cooper-Climax 2700), Amon (Cooper-Climax 2500). (17 Jan 1963)
• Innes Ireland's four-wheel-drive Ferguson-Climax stopped at the 1963 Lady Wigram practice with a broken wishbone. (18 Jan 1963)
• Innes Ireland's four-wheel-drive Ferguson broke a rear suspension member at the chicane during 1963 practice; the car had previously raced only with a 1.5-litre engine and now carried a 2.5-litre one. (19 Jan 1963)

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