Paul Radisich

Lady Wigram Trophy winner: 1987 (Ralt RT4-Ford BDD). All winners →

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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 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…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 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,…28 Jan 1984Radisich heads for EuropeProfile of 21-year-old Aucklander Paul Radisich, who finished third in the 1984 Just Juice series (after two wins in…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…18 Jan 1986American set for pole spotCalifornia's Ted Prappas set the fastest time in the first Formula Pacific practice session at Wigram before the 1986…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…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 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 1987Wigram Trophy to RadisichPaul Radisich, 23, led from start to finish to win the 30-lap Lady Wigram Trophy race and the preliminary, though Mike…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…19 Jan 1987PhotoDavy Jones (Ralt RT4), the NZ Grand Prix winner, spun off at the entrance to the finishing straight at Hangar Bend in…19 Jan 1987Smile of successLady Wigram winner Paul Radisich smiles after his win in the Mita Copiers Formula Pacific event at Wigram in 1987.20 Jan 1987PhotoAucklander Paul Radisich drove his Ralt RT4 to victory in the Lady Wigram Trophy Race for Formula Pacific cars.14 Sep 1987Sponsor secured for motor-racing seriesWills New Zealand (Benson and Hedges) became leading sponsor of the five-race January 1988 international motor-racing…5 Jan 1988PhotoPaul Radisich accelerated out of the hairpin in his Ralt RT4 during the first 20-lap Formula Pacific heat at the…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…25 Jan 1988Sun, beer, racing - a busy day at WigramChristopher Moore's colour piece on the crowd at the 1988 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: spectators sunbaking and…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.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 1989Tireless Matsushita: tyre holds for Hiro to winFront-page report that Japanese driver Hiro Matsushita did not realise until after the chequered flag how close he had…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…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,…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…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…17 Jan 1993Baird puts himself on the line to gain pole positionCraig Baird won pole position for the 1993 Lady Wigram Trophy, 8/10ths of a second faster than Stuart Crow and Steve…18 Jan 1993Baird puts Verstappen behind him at WigramCraig Baird won the Lady Wigram Trophy and the preliminary heat at Wigram, his third Trophy win, moving to the head of…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…Feb 1993Wigram goodbye? Baird wins againCraig Baird won the 1993 Lady Wigram Trophy comfortably from Paul Radisich and a bunch of scrapping Americans,…

From the reports

• Jones needed to win both Wigram races and have Ken Smith and Paul Radisich finish well down to take the overall 1984 Formula Pacific series title. (16 Jan 1984)
• Paul Radisich won both heats at Bay Park in the 1984 Just Juice series. (20 Jan 1984)
• Ken Smith held a 3-point lead over Paul Radisich in the 1984 Just Juice series before the Wigram final round, with only one win from six races. (20 Jan 1984)
• Final Just Juice series points 1984: Ken Smith 57, Davy Jones 52, Paul Radisich 48, David Oxton 45, Dave McMillan 24. (23 Jan 1984)
• Paul Radisich was set to travel to Europe in 1984 to race in Formula Three. (23 Jan 1984)
• Final 1984 Just Juice series points: Smith 57, Jones 52, Radisich 48, Oxton 45, McMillan 24, Riley 20, Revene 16, Flux 14, Miedecke 12, Grant Campbell 11. (23 Jan 1984)
• In 1984 the Motorsport Association of New Zealand reintroduced, for the first time in 20 years, the NZ Motor Racing Driver to Europe scheme; Paul Radisich was the recipient. (28 Jan 1984)
• Paul Radisich skipped Formula Vee and Formula Ford and went straight into Formula Pacific because Formula Ford competitiveness would cost around $20,000. (28 Jan 1984)
• A season of European racing for Radisich (March to November 1984) was expected to cost around $200,000, to be raised by a trust. (28 Jan 1984)
• Radisich finished third overall in the 1984 Just Juice series, in only his second season of single-seater racing. (28 Jan 1984)
• Progress points before Wigram 1986: Prappas 22, Radisich 20, Cary Bren 12, Smith 11, Riley 6, Creasy, Steve Bren, McMillan and Haskett 2. (17 Jan 1986)
• Final 1986 Formula Pacific points: MacPherson 58, Cheever 33, Radisich 32, Prappas 22, Smith 18, Bren 15, Riley 12, McMillan 4. (22 Jan 1986)

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