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Lady Wigram Trophy 1966: Jackie Stewart (BRM P261), Tasman Series.

Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 22 January 1966

Lady Wigram Trophy, heat 1 (25 miles, 11 laps) · 11 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Richard Attwood (England)BRM 1.916:45.622 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
2Jim Clark (Scotland)Lotus-Climax 2.517:13.822 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
3Spencer Martin (Australia)Brabham-Climax 2.517:15.522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
4Andrew Buchanan (New Zealand)Brabham-Climax 2.517:38.222 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
5Ian Dawson (New Zealand)Brabham-Climax 2.517:4822 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
6Graeme Lawrence (New Zealand)Brabham-Ford 1.522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +1

Lady Wigram Trophy (100 miles, 44 laps) · 11 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Jackie Stewart (Scotland)BRM 1.916:43.122 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +8
2Frank Gardner (Australia)Brabham-Climax 2.522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2Richard Attwood (England)BRM 1.9about 41 sec behind winner22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3Jim Palmer (New Zealand)Lotus-Climax 2.517:25.422 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +4
4Denis Marwood (New Zealand)Cooper-Climax 2.517:35.922 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +4
4Spencer Martin (Australia)Brabham-Climax 2.51:05:02.722 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
5Roly Levis (New Zealand)Brabham-Ford 1.522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
5Andrew Buchanan (New Zealand)Brabham-Climax 2.543 laps engine sounding sick22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
6Ken Sager (New Zealand)Brabham-Ford 1.510 laps completed22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
8Dene Hollier (New Zealand)Lotus-Ford 1.540 laps22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
DNFJim Clark (Scotland)Lotus-Climax 2.5 struck by Gardner at the hairpin, lap 422 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
DNFGraeme Lawrence (New Zealand)Brabham-Ford 1.5 slipping clutch, two stops22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +1
DNFIan Dawson (New Zealand)Brabham-Climax 2.5 overheating engine, stopped lap 2122 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
DNFW. R. Caldwell (New Zealand)Brabham-Ford 1.5 oil leak22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +1
DNFJohn Riley (Papatoetoe)Lotus-Climax 2.5 ignition failure about lap 4024 Jan 1966
DNFR. ThackwellBrabham 1.5 broken drive shaft24 Jan 1966

Production Saloon Car Race (30 minutes)

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Ivan Segedin (Hamilton)Ford Mustang17 laps fastest lap 1:49.222 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
2Jim Mullins (Christchurch)Morris Cooper17 laps22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
3R. B. Langley (Napier)Austin Cooper16 laps22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
4F. Hamlin (Lower Hutt)Morris Cooper16 laps22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
5Brian Innes (Morrinsville)Morris Cooper16 laps22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2

Motor Racing Club Championship (25 miles) · 11 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Jim Boyd (Papatoetoe)Lycoming Special18:12.4 fastest lap 1:36.1 (84.1 mph)22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
2Brent Hawes (Timaru)Tojeiro Jaguar22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
3Barry Porter (Timaru)Lotus-Climax22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
4D. Bruton (Invercargill)Begg Special22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2
5T. Shaw (Christchurch)Lotus22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +2

Gold Leaf all-comers saloon, first heat

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Kerry Grant (Wellington)Austin Farina A4022 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2Jim Mullins (Christchurch)Morris Cooper22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3Warner Collins (Christchurch)Morris Ford22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
4F. Hamlin (Lower Hutt)Morris Cooper22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
5R. B. Langley (Napier)Austin Cooper22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3

Gold Leaf all-comers saloon, second heat

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Spencer Martin (Australia)Ferrari 250LM22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2Brent Hawes (Christchurch)Tojeiro Jaguar22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3David Simpson (Auckland)Ford Anglia22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
4Rod Coppins (Manurewa)Zephyr Corvette22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
5R. A. Miller (Motueka)Cortina22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3

Gold Leaf all-comers saloon, final (7 laps) · 7 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Spencer Martin (Australia)Ferrari 250LM11:19.122 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2David Simpson (Auckland)Ford Anglia22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3Brent Hawes (Timaru)Tojeiro Jaguar22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
4Rod Coppins (Manurewa)Zephyr Corvette22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
5Warner Collins (Christchurch)Morris Ford22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3

N.Z. 250cc Motorcycle Airfield Championship

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Ginger Molloy (Huntly)Bultaco22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2Hugh Anderson (Ohinewai)Suzuki 12522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3Kevin McCleary (Christchurch)Greeves22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
4G. M. Spooner (Napier)Bultaco22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3

N.Z. 350cc Motorcycle Airfield Championship

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Ginger Molloy (Huntly)Bultaco22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2Hugh Anderson (Ohinewai)Suzuki 12522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3Don Damiano (Christchurch)22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
4Johnny Hubbard (Springston)22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3

N.Z. 500cc/Open Motorcycle Airfield Championship

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Neville Landreth (Otago)Matchless19:16.3522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2Ginger Molloy (Auckland)Bultaco19:2022 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3Hugh Anderson (Ohinewai)Suzuki19:21.4522 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
4Tom McCleary (Christchurch)Norton 50022 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
5Brian Scobie (Hamilton)Matchless22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
6Don Damiano (Christchurch)AJS22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
7Johnny Hubbard (Springston)BSA22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3

Gold Leaf Open Motorcycle Championship

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Ginger Molloy (Huntly)Norton won by a length in a last-lap drive22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
2Neville Landreth (Dunedin)Matchless19:1322 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
3Hugh Anderson (Ohinewai)Suzuki 12519:3722 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3
4Brian Scobie (Hamilton)Matchless22 Jan 1966, 22 Jan 1966 +3

Reports: Best entry yet for Wigram race · Ten events on Wigram programme · Jim Clark to defend Wigram Trophy · Newcomer will test Champion: Scot on Jim Clark's heels · Woman enters Wigram races · Pukekohe form no guide · 12th International Lady Wigram Trophy Race ticket advertisement · Wigram could be most vital race · Motor Racing Club presents 12th International Lady Wigram Trophy Race · City and country will flock to Lady Wigram Trophy classic · Ten events · This should be the most keenly contested battle

The 1966 clippings

Pukekohe form no guideChristchurch Star preview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy argues that the Pukekohe Grand Prix (won by Graham…
Wigram could be most vital raceAfter Richard Attwood's surprise win in the Levin Gold Leaf International in the No.
Motor Racing Club presents 12th International Lady Wigram Trophy RaceProgramme and advertisement for the 12th Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at Wigram on Saturday 22 January 1966,…
City and country will flock to Lady Wigram Trophy classicPre-race feature asking why people are drawn to motor racing, arguing that racing offers a rare chance to be…
This should be the most keenly contested battlePreview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy arguing that the entry makes it the most keenly contested in the…
Can Clark complete Wigram 'double'?Technical preview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy following the Grand Prix start-line debacle in which Clark…
President's messageMotor Racing Club president J. A. Brewer welcomes crowds and competitors to the twelfth International Lady…
Champion watches starterPhotos from the 1966 Wigram meeting preview: world champion motor-cyclist Hugh Anderson on his 80cc Suzuki…
Saloon car racing big crowd-pleaser to-dayFeature on NZ saloon racing's popularity, describing three categories (standard production, Group 2…
International drivers arrive at Christchurch airportJimmy Clark, Jackie Stewart and Dickie Attwood arrived at Christchurch airport for the 1966 Lady Wigram…
Grand Prix courses are under fireAustralian team manager David McKay, quoted in the Sydney Daily Telegraph, attacked the organisation at…
Frank Gardner profileProfile of Australian Frank Gardner: racing 10+ years, started with boxing, swimming and rowing; won the…
Lady Wigram Trophy Race programme advertisement
Excellent racing forecastPreview of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy, expected to be a close tussle between world champion Jim Clark…
Exciting motor-cycle contestPreview of the two 25-mile NZ airfield championship motor-cycle races at the 1966 Wigram meeting, headlined…
New engine may replace ClimaxTechnical article on Repco's new Repco-Brabham Type 620 2.5 litre V8 Tasman engine (about 250 bhp at 8000…
Mayoral reception for racing driversPhoto of world champion Jim Clark having tea with Motor Racing Club president J.
New Zealand open airfield championships entry listEntry list for the motor-cycle events at the 1966 Wigram meeting (NZ 250cc, 350cc, 500cc and open airfield…
Stewart sets record in first runIn the first practice session for the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy, BRM driver Jackie Stewart set an unofficial…
Could be a racing driver of the futurePhoto: Kelvin Howell, a young patient in Christchurch Hospital, sits in the cockpit of Jim Palmer's Lotus…
BRM aces both win heats for Wigram TrophyOn a drizzly morning BRM drivers Richard Attwood and Jackie Stewart won their 11-lap preliminary heats for…
Stewart and Attwood give BRM one-two winBRM drivers Jackie Stewart and Dickie Attwood ran away with the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy from lap four after…
BRM duo had it all to themselvesContinuation of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy report: Stewart beat Clark's 1965 race record by 35.2 seconds…
Highlights from Lady Wigram Trophy race 1966Photo page: Jackie Stewart receiving the Lady Wigram laurel garland from the Hon J.
Stewart wins after rivals' crashJackie Stewart (V8 two-litre BRM) won the 101-mile 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy in a new race record of…
Molloy wins three-man struggle on old machineGinger Molloy won the NZ 500cc and open airfield championships at Wigram after swapping his balky works…
Mini spinning at WigramWhile Jackie Stewart did a victory lap in an open car, North Island drivers R.
BRM team romps home, sets recordJackie Stewart and Dickie Attwood finished first and second in the 12th International Lady Wigram Trophy,…
Palmer and Martin duelPhoto of Jim Palmer and Spencer Martin battling during the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy: it was taken in the…
Christchurch Lady Wigram TrophyMagazine-style review of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy: a BRM one-two (Stewart, Attwood) after a lap-4 shunt…
Clipping page 395Continuation of a race review of the 1966 Lady Wigram Trophy: the second heat was another BRM walkover with…
Lady Wigram contestThe 1967 Lady Wigram Trophy programme would be substantially similar, with a special race for big Group…
Title-winning cars to race at WigramEoin Young reports that world champion Jack Brabham and Denny Hulme would bring Brabham-Repco cars to the…
More visiting stars for Wigram TrophyFrank Gardner and Kevin Bartlett, both with Alec Mildren's 2.5 litre Repco-Brabham-Climaxes, were entered…