Season 1949
Results · 1949
Lady Wigram Trophy 1949: Morrie Proctor (Riley), NZ Championship Road Race (before the trophy).
Wigram · NZ Road Racing Championship · 26 February 1949
NZ Road Racing Championship (105 miles, 50 laps) · 50 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morrie Proctor (Wellington) | Riley | 1:35:56 average 65.67 mph | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +14 |
| 1 | N. Proctor | Riley (Brooklands) | 1:35:56 avg speed 66.17 mph; 105.8 miles | 18 Jan 1966 |
| 2 | Frank Bennett (Christchurch) | Invicta | 1:36:22 | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +4 |
| 3 | C. A. C. Ransley (Christchurch) | Riley | 1:36:36 | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +3 |
| 3 | Don Ransley (Christchurch) | Ransley Riley 6/15 | 14 sec behind Bennett after 40-second pit stop for new tyre | 25 Jan 1979 |
| 4 | Hec Green (Christchurch) | Wolseley Special | 1:37:04 | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +3 |
| 5 | Sybil Lupp (Dunedin) | MG | only woman driver; also fifth in handicap | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +2 |
| 6 | Ron Roycroft (Auckland) | Austin | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +2 | |
| 7 | Halsey Logan (Nelson) | Logan Special | 26 Feb 1949, 26 Feb 1949 | |
| 8 | R. M. Christie (Christchurch) | MG | 26 Feb 1949, 26 Feb 1949 | |
| 9 | Des Wild (Christchurch) | MG PB | 939cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 10 | J. G. Low (Christchurch) | Bentley V8 | 3622cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 11 | E. J. McLean (Christchurch) | MG PA | 847cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 12 | A. V. Sherratt (Christchurch) | MG TA | 1292cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 13 | Jack Tutton (Rangiora) | MG TA | 1292cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 14 | Des Drewery (Christchurch) | MG Special | 847cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 15 | H. Hedges (Invercargill) | MG | 1292cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 16 | K. N. May (Christchurch) | F.N. | 1496cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 17 | R. Hutchen (Christchurch) | Ford Special | 3285cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 18 | Pat Hoare (Christchurch) | Singer Special | 972cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 19 | R. B. Shand (Christchurch) | MG | 1292cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 20 | F. Sharman (Christchurch) | MG | 939cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| 22 | Alec Ferguson (Christchurch) | MG | 847cc | 26 Feb 1949 |
| DNF | G. J. Parker (Christchurch) | MG | 1292cc; crashed lap 21 | 26 Feb 1949 |
Handicap · 50 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Roycroft (Auckland) | Austin | seven laps handicap | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +2 |
| 2 | Morrie Proctor (Wellington) | Riley | five laps handicap | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +2 |
| 3 | Halsey Logan (Nelson) | Logan Special | five laps handicap | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +2 |
| 4 | Sybil Lupp (Dunedin) | MG | three laps handicap | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +2 |
| 5 | C. A. C. Ransley (Christchurch) | Riley | two laps handicap | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 +2 |
| 6 | R. M. Christie (Christchurch) | MG | 26 Feb 1949, 28 Feb 1949 |
Reports: Dominion road race contest: Wigram aerodrome to be used · Big car race will be held at Wigram · Wigram road race will be biggest ever held in N.Z. · Course for motor race inspected by officials · Twenty-two entries for big car race · Traffic warning for sports tomorrow · Spectators at race will be safe, says marshal · Official check of entries · Only woman in tomorrow's big race · Big 100-mile road race on course at Wigram tomorrow · Returned Services car race · Road race at Wigram draws large crowd
Unknown venue · Race meeting
New Zealand Road Racing Championship (1949) · 50 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morrie Proctor | Riley 9 | average speed 106.46 km/h over 105 miles | 22 Apr 1994 |
Reports: End of an era evokes fond motor racing memories
The 1949 clippings
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Course for motor race inspected by officialsOfficials of the club, the Public Works Department and police inspected the Wigram tarmac to be used for the…
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New Zealand road race championshipFour-photo montage of the first NZ car road racing championship over 105 miles at Wigram: the standing start…
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New Zealand road race championshipFour-photo montage of the first NZ car road racing championship over 105 miles at Wigram: the standing start…
Some of the competitorsPhoto of the cars getting away at the start of the 105-mile road racing championship at Wigram; winner…
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