Season 1951
Results · 1951
Lady Wigram Trophy 1951: Les Moore (Alfa Romeo Tipo B), Formula Libre; first Lady Wigram Trophy.
Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy · 31 March 1951
100-mile race (Lady Wigram Trophy) · 48 laps
Reports: Car drivers will compete for 500 pounds stake at Wigram · Car racing now popular in Australia · Thrilling motor racing, Wigram, Saturday March 31st · Wigram may be best yet · Top ranking racing motorists: 100 mile race at Wigram this Saturday · Car race takings · Thrilling motor racing at Wigram, Saturday next March 31 · Racing car built in city · Novel racing car built by two men · L. Moore's Alfa Romeo first to finish in 100 miles car race at Wigram · Final check on cars before big race · Fast times in practices for big car race
Pleasant Point (The Spit) · Motor Racing Club meeting · 3 November 1951
First race (five laps) · 5 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Jacobson | V8 saloon | 5:01 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 2 | W. Macdonald | MG TD | 1 Nov 1951 | |
| 3 | R. Macdonald | Citroen | 1 Nov 1951 |
Second race (four laps) · 4 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. A. C. Ransley | Riley 9 | 6:31 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 2 | Gordon Wheeler | MG TD | 6:41 | 1 Nov 1951 |
Third race (four laps) · 4 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W. Macdonald | MG TD | 6:36 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 2 | R. Macdonald | Citroen | 6:41 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 3 | E. R. Adcock | Standard 8 | 8:43 | 1 Nov 1951 |
Fourth race (four laps) · 4 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Jacobson | V8 saloon | 6:21 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 2 | Gordon Wheeler | MG TD | 6:48 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 3 | Ernie Ransley | Riley 9 | 6:49 | 1 Nov 1951 |
Fifth race (four laps) · 4 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brewer | R.A. Vanguard | 6:16 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 2 | R. Jeal | MG | 8:14 | 1 Nov 1951 |
Sixth race (four laps) · 4 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Jacobson | V8 saloon | 7:24 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 2 | R. Macdonald | Citroen | 7:31 | 1 Nov 1951 |
Eighth race (four laps) · 4 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Macdonald | Citroen | 7:25 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 2 | C. A. C. Ransley | Riley 9 | 8:07 | 1 Nov 1951 |
| 3 | E. Sprague | Morris Minor | 8:35 | 1 Nov 1951 |
Reports: Ransley, Wheeler fastest at motor race meeting
The 1951 clippings
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