Ken Smith

Lady Wigram Trophy winner: 1976 (Lola T330/T332), 1991 (Swift-Toyota). All winners →

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20 Jan 1968Grid positionsGrid for the 1968 Lady Wigram Trophy listing Clark (Lotus-Ford V8), Hulme (1.6 Brabham), Rodriguez (BRM V8), Palmer…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 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…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…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…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…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 1969Racing car parts stolenLotus racing car parts valued at $500, including pistons, a camshaft, crown wheel and distributor, were stolen from a…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…17 Jan 1970Start of the Lady Wigram Trophy and motor-cycle winnerPhotos of the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy start, with Matich leading Grable, Norinder, Ken Smith and Neil Allen, Allen…19 Jan 1970Almost out of petrol, but Matich wins TrophyFrank Matich won the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy with his 5-litre Chevrolet V8 McLaren M10A spluttering on the last of its…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…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…16 Jan 1973Graham McRae heads list of championsField guide to the 19th Lady Wigram Trophy race.17 Jan 1973Lady Wigram entriesList of the 20 drivers and cars entered for the 19th International Lady Wigram Trophy Race, with race numbers and a…17 Jan 1974Saloons and historic cars at WigramPreview of the saloon and support races at the 1974 NZ Grand Prix meeting at Wigram: Paul Fahey's new Cologne Capri V6…22 Jan 1974Wigram resultsFull results of the 1974 New Zealand Grand Prix and Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at Wigram, won by John McCormack (Elfin…16 Jan 19751975 Lady Wigram Trophy entrantsAdvertisement and entry list for the Lady Wigram Trophy race meeting on Sunday 19 January 1975, round of the Peter…16 Jan 1975Wigram may be crucial race of seriesRussell Jones assesses the drivers' chances ahead of the 1975 Lady Wigram Trophy, third round of the Stuyvesant series.16 Jan 197521st International Lady Wigram Trophy race is wide openPreview of the twenty-first Lady Wigram Trophy, third round of the 1975 Stuyvesant series, expected to be one of the…18 Jan 1975McRae and Amon toss a coinPole position for the 1975 Lady Wigram Trophy was decided by a coin toss after Graham McRae and Chris Amon both lapped…20 Jan 1975McRae thrills crowd with superb drivingGraham McRae (McRae GM2) turned the tables in the third round of the Stuyvesant series with a faultless win in the…15 Jan 1976PhotoPhotos from the Manfeild round of the 1976 Stuyvesant series: Lawrence and Smith lead at the start, Redman…23 Jul 1975Old Lady woos Europe's fast menThe Lady Wigram Trophy motor race on 18 January 1976 would have a revised layout with the pits and paddock moved to…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 1976Allison leadsBruce Allison led the 1976 Stuyvesant series after a second at Pukekohe and a third at Manfeild, but Ken Smith, Max…27 Jan 1976Series shaping up for grandstand finishAfter two rounds of the 1976 Stuyvesant series Graeme Lawrence is rated the fastest car-driver combination, having set…15 Jan 1976The driversShort profiles of the drivers in the 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy: Graeme Lawrence, Bruce Allison, Ken Smith, Max Stewart,…15 Jan 197622nd International Lady Wigram Trophy Race MeetingPreview of the 22nd Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on 18 January 1976.15 Jan 1976Redman one to watchPhoto caption: English superstar Brian Redman in his 2-litre Chevron BMW is a front runner despite small power; he had…15 Jan 1976Loads of talent in saloon car fieldsFour saloon car races on the 1976 Wigram programme feature the best saloon drivers: Australian Allan Moffatt…16 Jan 1976Lawrence wants change of luckGraeme Lawrence, fastest qualifier in the opening Stuyvesant rounds at Pukekohe and Manfeild, has reservations about…17 Jan 1976No clear favourite for Lady WigramBruce Allison, in his first year of F5000 racing, is the man to beat in the 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy, one point ahead…17 Jan 1976Touch of history to Stewart's practiceIn the first qualifying trial for the 100-mile 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy race, nobody came near the lap record of…17 Jan 1976Lap record at 117mph by Ken SmithKen Smith of Auckland broke the Wigram lap record in his Lola T332 in the second of three qualifying sessions, lapping…19 Jan 1976PhotoPhotos from the 1976 Lady Wigram meeting: winner Ken Smith celebrating and B.19 Jan 1976Ken Smith wins the 'bad luck' Lady WigramAuckland driver Ken Smith won the 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy from start to finish after Graeme Lawrence blew up in…19 Jan 1976Moffatt gets his revengeAllan Moffatt (Australia, Chev Monza) beat Leo Leonard (Christchurch) at Wigram after being beaten by the Mustang at…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 1976PhotoPhotos of the 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy race: Ken Smith and Kevin Bartlett leading the field after the start, and Lloyd…19 Jan 1976PhotoPhotos of Ken Smith winning the 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy race, and smiling after the race.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…24 Jan 1976Stuyvesant series lacks strength in the fieldPeter Greenslade argues that the 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy showed the Peter Stuyvesant series has no depth, being kept…8 Dec 197620 for motor-racing seriesJohn Fridd previews the January 1977 Peter Stuyvesant series, now run for Formula Pacific (1600cc, mainly Ford BDA)…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 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 1977New names and new cars for WigramPreview of the 23rd Lady Wigram Memorial Trophy race, fifth and final round of the $60,000 Peter Stuyvesant series,…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,…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 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…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),…24 Jan 1979Fabi looks like winning seriesProfiles of the main Formula Pacific contenders before the 1979 Wigram round.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 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…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 1980Driver profiles: Flux, Oxton, Ken Smith, CampbellShort profiles ahead of the 1980 Lady Wigram Trophy: Ian Flux (latest Ehrlich), David Oxton (34, Pye Chevron B34), Ken…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…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…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…24 Jan 1981Fastest at Wigram goes to OxtonDave Oxton set the fastest time of 1:11.1 in his Ralt RT4 in the first practice session at Wigram, a blustery session…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…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 198221 on grid for PacificPreview of the 1982 Aurora AFX Formula Pacific races at Wigram: 21 drivers from the US, Brazil, Australia and New…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…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…28 Dec 1982Moreno favoured, but doubtful, for seriesPreviews the four-round 1983 Formula Pacific international series (January 1983), naming overseas entrants from the…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 1983Tuning up for big eventAuckland's Ken Smith, second at Bay Park and Manfeild, was one of the favourites for the Formula Pacific races at the…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…21 Jan 1983Exciting line-up of supporting racesPreview of the supporting races at the 1983 Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: the sports sedan (big banger)…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 1984They're off in the New Zealand Grand Prix at PukekohePhoto of the start of the 1984 International Grand Prix at Pukekohe with Andrew Miedecke leading Davy Jones, David…21 Jan 1984Top lap time by OxtonDavid Oxton's Ralt RT4 was fastest in the first timed practice session for the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy races with…16 Jan 1984The Jones boy's winning formulaProfile of 19-year-old American Davy Jones, who won the 1984 New Zealand Grand Prix at Pukekohe and both Manfeild…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 1984Family lends supportKen Smith's family followed him around New Zealand since he began racing 25 years earlier and came to Wigram to cheer…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,…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…15 Jan 1986Promise of closest races for some timePreview of the 1986 Phillip Mills Luxury Cars Lady Wigram Trophy, which returns to a one-race format: a 30-lap trophy…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…17 Jan 1986MacPherson will miss CheeverProfile of American Jeff MacPherson as he arrives at Wigram leading the 1986 series.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…31 Oct 1986Formula Pacific gets reprieveA reported $100,000 of sponsorship from Meteor Copiers and Goodyear secured the 1987 four-meeting Formula Pacific…19 Dec 1986Local drivers outnumberedPreview of the 1987 four-meeting Formula Pacific series starting at Bay Park on December 28, with overseas drivers…14 Jan 1987Here's the likely line-up of driversDriver profiles for the Handy Hire Australia v New Zealand sports sedan challenge at the 1987 Lady Wigram meeting, six…14 Jan 1987PhotoPhotos of Formula Pacific entrants David Brabham and Ken Smith ahead of the 1987 Lady Wigram Trophy race.14 Jan 1987Australian teams 'formidable'John Hawkins previews the first Handy Hire Australia v New Zealand sports sedan match races at Wigram, describing the…16 Jan 1987Golden days recalledPreview of the 1987 Trans Tasman sports sedan challenge: two 8-lap races on the 3.44km Wigram circuit with $10,000 at…17 Jan 1987Best time to CroweTrevor Crowe (Toyota Starlet V8) took pole for the Trans-Tasman Sports Sedan Challenge at Wigram in 1987, with Bob…19 Jan 1987City driver leaves NZ something to Crowe aboutPaul Radisich won the 1987 Lady Wigram Trophy by 0.82sec from Mike Thackwell in front of the biggest crowd in years,…19 Jan 1987Australians too hardy at WigramAustralia beat New Zealand 81-64 in the inaugural Handy Hire sports sedan challenge at Wigram in 1987, despite Trevor…30 Jan 1987Pacific series boost plannedKen Smith and Graeme Lawrence, working with Global Promotions headed by Lawrence's brother Brian, launched a plan to…17 Jul 1987Kenny toots it with knockin' on the door of 50Lindsay Kerr profiles Ken Smith of Auckland, awarded an OBE in the 1987 Queen's birthday honours for services to…14 Sep 1987Continental flavour to Formula Pacific racing seriesAustrian Roland Ratzenberger showed interest in driving Ken Smith's Ralt RT5 in the 1988 five-race Formula Pacific…26 Dec 1987Ken Smith gets startKen Smith, 46, was cleared to race in the Benson and Hedges international series, starting at Manfeild, only 3.5…21 Jan 1988PhotoPaul Radisich in the Ralt RT4 he would drive in the Lady Wigram Trophy race, with Ken Smith behind him from the…21 Jan 1988Kiwi driver tipped to take top honoursPress advertising feature previewing the Digital Computers Formula Pacific round at the Benson and Hedges meeting at…21 Jan 1988Radisich set for trophy race winJohn Hawkins tips Paul Radisich to win the 1988 Lady Wigram Trophy after four wins in six starts in the Digital…25 Jan 1988American driver sweeps past ailing RadisichAmerican Dean Hall (Swift) passed the ailing Ralt of Paul Radisich on lap 24 to win the 1988 Lady Wigram Trophy for…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.27 Jan 1989Wigram circuit has provided unique set of highlightsReminiscences marking 40 years since Morrie Proctor won the main race at the first Wigram meeting.27 Jan 1989Wigram celebrates 40th anniversaryHistory of the Lady Wigram Trophy marking the 40th anniversary of the first meeting in 1949, won by Morrie Proctor in…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…28 Jan 1989Circuit braces for Hall, Radisich duelPreview of the 40th motor racing meeting on the 3.44km Wigram air base circuit, expected to feature a head-on clash…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 1989Chequered flag comes in sight for Japanese driverReport of the 1989 Lady Wigram Trophy race, in which the lead changed hands three times before Hiro Matsushita of…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…13 Feb 1989Inside the camp of a champion racing teamTanner describes being a guest of Dwayne Anderson Racing Enterprises at the 1989 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, where its…10 Feb 1989Look to the past for speed guidanceGreenslade's Behind the Wheel column criticises the 1989 Lady Wigram Trophy programme for omitting the circuit length,…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…24 Jan 1990The trophy winnersTable of Lady Wigram Trophy race winners and their cars from 1949 to 1989; there was no race in 1955.22 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 1990Frontrunners turn on the pressurePreview of the Ruapuna Lady Wigram Trophy meeting supporting classes.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…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,…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…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…16 Jan 1993Cardinal Britten to race at WigramThe Cardinal Britten VII, the first New Zealand-built motorcycle to win the country's Formula One Grand Prix, will…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…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…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…31 Dec 1993NewsOrganisers received a late entry from McNeil Motorsport for American Buzz Calkins, who raced Indy Lights last season…19 Jan 1994Turning back clock at Wigram meetingPreview of the January 1994 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, now a round of the Peter Jackson International series, amid…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…21 Jan 1994Murphy best bet of Kiwi contingentHopes for New Zealand in the 1994 three-round Peter Jackson Series rest largely on 21-year-old Greg Murphy of Havelock…21 Jan 1994Smith confident of swift performanceKenny Smith, winner of the 1976 and 1991 Lady Wigram Trophy races, said he still wanted to win the 1994 Peter Jackson…22 Jan 1994Eye on chequered flagChristchurch driver Andrew Neale, 22, has the Formula Ford series victory and a professional career in his sights as…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 1994Washout at WigramReview of the bizarre 1994 Lady Wigram Trophy: rain arrived shortly before the 25-lap race and disappeared soon after,…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…9 Jan 1995Lady Wigram replacedThe Lady Wigram Trophy, contested at Wigram since 1949, has lapsed and been replaced by the Ruapuna International…6 Jan 1995Lady Wigram replacedThe Lady Wigram Trophy, contested at Wigram since 1949, has lapsed and been replaced by the Ruapuna International…

From the reports

• Front row of the first 1969 Wigram heat: McRae, D. Oxton (Brabham) and K. J. Smith (Lotus); second heat front row: Rindt, Amon and Hill, with Courage and Bell on row two and Gardner, Geoghegan and Lawrence on row three. (17 Jan 1969)
• Gardner's Mildren Alfa-Romeo was eliminated within seconds of the start after tangling with Ken Smith's 1.5 litre Lotus-Ford. (18 Jan 1969)
• Lotus car parts worth $500 were stolen from a trailer at the 1969 Lady Wigram meeting; they belonged to Ken Smith of Auckland. (20 Jan 1969)
• Stuyvesant $100,000 series points after three rounds (five races to go) in January 1974: Gethin 16, McCormack 15, J. Walker 9, Pilette 9, Oxton 7, McCully 6, Stewart 6, Brown 2, K. Smith 2, G. Pedersen 2, G. Lawrence 1. (22 Jan 1974)
• Stuyvesant series points after Pukekohe and Manfeild 1976: Allison 10, Stewart 9, Smith 9, Redman 9, Bartlett 5, Bernasconi 4, Murdoch 2, Baker 2. (15 Jan 1976)
• Ken Smith started on the front row at Manfeild with Lawrence (same practice time) but finished ninth; a tread came off a rain tyre on lap 31 and he lost about four minutes in the pits. (27 Jan 1976)
• Ken Smith's 67.5sec (117.333 mph) lap in qualifying on 17 January 1976 broke Graham McRae's 1975 Wigram record of 67.65sec (117.073 mph). (17 Jan 1976)
• Ken Smith won the January 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy end to end and with a good chance of winning the four-race Stuyvesant series. (19 Jan 1976)
• Ken Smith won the third round of the 1976 Peter Stuyvesant series at Wigram in 51min 53.9sec and set the fastest lap. (19 Jan 1976)
• Ken Smith had already won the 1976 New Zealand Grand Prix before the Lady Wigram Trophy. (19 Jan 1976)
• Ken Smith won the 1976 Lady Wigram Trophy by default after the other favourites dropped out minutes after the rolling start. (24 Jan 1976)
• Ken Smith crashed in practice at Teretonga in 1977 and was doubtful to start in the Wigram race. (27 Jan 1977)

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