Richard Lester

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In the clippings (23)

20 Jan 1984Saloon cars are still crowd-pleasersPreview of the supporting races at the 1984 Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: OSCA big-banger rounds, the new ANZ…20 Jan 1984Full field for saloon spectacularPreview of the saloon-car races at the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: the new ANZ Bank touring car championship,…23 Jan 1984Sprague extends lead in touring car championshipGary Sprague (Tauranga, Ford Falcon) won the 50 km ANZ Bank national touring car championship race at Wigram,…22 Jan 1986Racing's a family affair for LestersProfile of the Palmerston North Lester family: Debbie Lester (22), who won the Quinns Fashions women's handicap at the…16 Jan 1987Australians ready for WigramThe 38th Lady Wigram meeting would feature a two-race clash between six Australian sports sedans and six leading New…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…19 Jan 1987P.M. builds up confidence behind wheelPrime Minister David Lange showed growing confidence at Wigram in 1987, finishing last in the AGC Laser TX3 round won…25 Sep 1987Bright year for motor racingReaction to Global Sports and Promotions' $300,000 package for the January 1988 Benson and Hedges motor racing series:…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…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 1990Late start driver shows wayProfile of Aucklander Barrie Thomlinson, 30, the most impressive of the first-time NZ drivers in the 1990 Peter…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…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 1990Results - RuapunaFull results with fastest laps from the Ruapuna Peter Jackson meeting of 27-28 January 1990: Formula Pacific heat and…

From the reports

• In the first Motorcraft Formula Ford heat at Wigram in January 1984 the lead changed nine times between Richards, Crawford, Lester and Ingram. (23 Jan 1984)
• Debbie Lester took a $1500 wardrobe prize in the 1986 Quinns Fashions women's handicap at Wigram. (22 Jan 1986)
• Rob Lester started racing at 39 and won the Formula Vee title in 1979 and 1985. (22 Jan 1986)
• Series points after round 3 at Manfeild (January 1990): K. Smith 92, C. Baird 72, P. Radisich 63, R. Lester 55, C. Thomlinson 39, R. Groff 37. (22 Jan 1990)
• Before Ruapuna in January 1990 Ken Smith led the Peter Jackson series by 29 points; Baird had 72, Radisich 63, Lester 55, Groff 37, Marcelo 34. (26 Jan 1990)
• Peter Jackson series points after Wigram 1990: Smith 122, Baird 112, Radisich 73, Lester 65, Groff 61. (29 Jan 1990)
• Series points after round 4 at Ruapuna (January 1990): K. Smith 122, C. Baird 112, P. Radisich 73, R. Lester 65, R. Groff 61, B. Thomlinson 51. (29 Jan 1990)

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