JW
John Woodley
Motorcycle rider · 1977–1980 · from Picton
3results
1podiums
P2best finish
9clippings
Results
- 1977P4Wigram · Motor-cycles 350ccSuzuki
- P2Wigram · Motor-cycles up to 1050ccSuzuki
- 1980DNFWigram · Motor-cycle race 1Suzuki RG500
| Date | Meeting | Race | Pos | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 1977 | Wigram 1977 | Motor-cycles 350cc | 4 | Suzuki | 31 Jan 1977 | |
| 30 Jan 1977 | Wigram 1977 | Motor-cycles up to 1050cc | 2 | Suzuki | 31 Jan 1977, 31 Jan 1977 | |
| 27 Jan 1980 | Wigram 1980 | Motor-cycle race 1 | DNF | Suzuki RG500 | crashed into track marker | 26 Jan 1980 |
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In the clippings (9)
Avant wins twiceStewart Avant of Christchurch won both motor-cycle events at the 1977 Wigram meeting, the 350cc race and the up to…
Puncture 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…
Twenty-five riders in 'big gun' bike raceTwenty-five riders entered the 1979 Wigram 'big gun' motor-cycle race, with top riders including Stuart Avant, John…
Exciting race to McLachlanPaul McLachlan (Yamaha TZ750) won the nine-lap feature motor-cycle race at Wigram after swapping the lead with John…
Motor-cycle duel at WigramThe two motor-cycle events at the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting were shaping up as a continuation of the battles…
Woodley injuredMotor-cycle star John Woodley (Motueka, Suzuki RG500) crashed spectacularly in the first motor-cycle race at the Lady…
Huxford's Capri wins Open Saloon championshipReports of the support races at the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting.
New Suzuki is bike to watch at WigramAuckland rider Rodger Freeth, national champion in 1976-78, brought a new $25,000 Suzuki RG500 Mark VI, supplied…
Firm plays host to top Asian ridersChristchurch Kawasaki dealers Norjo Motors hosted three top South-east Asian riders for the Wigram motorcycle races:…From the reports
- John Woodley crashed in the first motor-cycle race at the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, breaking bones in his foot and suffering burns; he was to leave to race in South-east Asia. (26 Jan 1980)
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