Season 1972
Results · 1972
Lady Wigram Trophy 1972: Graham McRae (Leda GM1-Chevrolet), Tasman Series.
Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 22 January 1972
Formula Libre and Formula Ford (six laps) · 6 laps laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garry Pedersen (Auckland) | Gemco Olds V8 | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 2 | G. McIntyre (Wellington) | Wilmac Fiat | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 3 | D. Evans (Motueka) | Lotus 27 | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 4 | P. G. Harris (Hastings) | Robertson-Brabham | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 5 | Lyn Johnson (Christchurch) | Begg | 22 Jan 1972 |
McPhail Motor Parts Open Saloon Car Championships, Round One (8 laps) · 8 laps laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Dickie (Hawarden) | Anglia Corvette | 12:08.6 class winner | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 |
| 2 | Ron McPhail (Christchurch) | Lotus Farina | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 3 | Len Neilson (Dunedin) | Austin Cooper | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 4 | R. Hore (Nelson) | A50 Farina | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 5 | B. W. Vryk (Dunedin) | Ford Prefect | 22 Jan 1972 |
Bank of New South Wales Saloon Car Championship, Heat 1 (5 laps) · 5 laps laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Fahey (Auckland) | PDL Ford Mustang | 6:59.01 | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 |
| 2 | Rod Coppins (Gisborne) | Chevrolet Camaro | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 3 | Denis Marwood (Auckland) | Chevrolet Camaro | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 4 | Ian Dawson (Auckland) | Chevrolet Camaro | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 4 | Don Halliday (Auckland) | Ford Escort TC | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 5 | Jim Richards (Auckland) | Ford Escort TC | 22 Jan 1972 |
Motor-cycles, first 500cc race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Wylie (Christchurch) | 500cc Suzuki | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +1 | |
| 2 | Trevor Discombe (Hamilton) | 350cc Yamaha | half a length behind | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +1 |
| 3 | Jim Landrebe (Dunedin) | 350cc Yamaha | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +1 | |
| 4 | Dick Waterer (Auckland) | 350cc Yamaha | 22 Jan 1972 |
Lady Wigram Trophy · 47 laps laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graham McRae (Wellington) | Leda GM1 | 53:11.6 112.93 mph average; shared fastest lap | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +3 |
| 2 | Mike Hailwood (England) | Surtees TS8A | 55sec behind | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +3 |
| 3 | Kevin Bartlett (Australia) | McLaren M10B | 46 laps | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +2 |
| 4 | Evan Noyes (USA) | McLaren M18 | 46 laps | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +2 |
| 5 | David Oxton (New Zealand) | Begg FM4 | 46 laps | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +2 |
| 6 | Frank Radisich (Henderson, New Zealand) | McLaren M10B | 45 laps first Tasman point | 22 Jan 1972, 22 Jan 1972 +1 |
| 7 | Teddy Pilette (Belgium) | McLaren M10B | 45 laps | 22 Jan 1972, 23 Jan 1972 +1 |
| 8 | Baron Robertson (Rotorua, New Zealand) | Brabham FC | 43 laps | 22 Jan 1972, 23 Jan 1972 |
| 9 | Garrie Cooper (Australia) | Elfin Repco | 43 laps | 22 Jan 1972, 23 Jan 1972 |
| 10 | Robbie Francevic (New Zealand) | McLaren M10B | 42 laps | 22 Jan 1972, 23 Jan 1972 |
| 11 | David Hobbs (UK) | McLaren M22 | 42 laps ran second for 26 laps; punctured tyre cost three laps | 23 Jan 1972, 24 Jan 1972 |
| 12 | Frank Matich (Australia) | Repco-Matich A50 | 34 laps | 23 Jan 1972 |
Winfield free formula saloon car race (six laps) · 6 laps laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Coppins (Auckland) | Chevrolet Camaro | Fahey's clutch failed on the second-last lap | 22 Jan 1972 |
| 2 | Denis Marwood (Auckland) | Chevrolet Camaro | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 3 | Jim Richards (Auckland) | Ford Escort TC | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 4 | Don Halliday (Auckland) | Ford Escort TC | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 5 | Alex Dickie (Christchurch) | Anglia Corvette | 22 Jan 1972 |
Open motor-cycle race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoff Perry (Auckland) | 500cc Daytona Suzuki | took the lead on the third lap | 22 Jan 1972 |
| 3 | Jim Landrebe (Dunedin) | 350cc Yamaha | 22 Jan 1972 | |
| 4 | Dale Wylie (Christchurch) | 500cc Suzuki | 22 Jan 1972 |
Reports: Overseas stars for 18th trophy race at Wigram · 18th International Lady Wigram Trophy Race: grandstand seats · Lady Wigram race holds vital points · City hit hard if Tasman series dumped? · Lady Wigram Trophy race prospects bright for biggest speed feast on aerodrome circuit · Geoff Perry is certain to provide spectacular watching · President's message · Lady Wigram Trophy race constitutes third round of 1972 Tasman championship · 18th International Motor Racing, presented by the Motor Racing Club (Inc.) · Saturday at the RNZAF Station, Wigram: 18th international Lady Wigram Trophy race · Wigram 'race of champions' · Gardner to miss Wigram race
Wigram · NZ airfield motor-cycle championships, Wigram · 22 January 1972
NZ open and 500cc airfield championships (10 laps) · 10 laps laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoff Perry (Auckland) | 500 Suzuki | fastest lap 1:26.2 (88.95 mph); won both titles | 23 Jan 1972 |
| 2 | Keith Turner (Taradale) | 500 Suzuki | 9.3sec behind | 23 Jan 1972 |
| 3 | Jim Landrebe (Dunedin) | 350 Yamaha | passed D. Wylie three laps from the finish | 23 Jan 1972 |
| 4 | Dale Wylie (Christchurch) | 500cc Suzuki | 23 Jan 1972 |
First motor-cycle race (up to 350cc / 500cc)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Wylie (Christchurch) | 500cc Suzuki | 15:06.3 inches in front of Discombe | 23 Jan 1972 |
| 2 | Trevor Discombe (Hamilton) | 350 Yamaha | 15:06.3 won the 350cc airfield title | 23 Jan 1972 |
| 3 | Jim Landrebe (Dunedin) | Yamaha | 23 Jan 1972 |
Free-formula single-seaters and sports racers (6 laps) · 6 laps laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garry Pedersen | Gemco-Oldsmobile V8 | walkaway win, about 28sec clear; best lap 93.9 mph | 23 Jan 1972 |
| 2 | G. McIntyre | 23 Jan 1972 | ||
| 3 | D. Evans | Lotus 27 | about 12sec behind McIntyre | 23 Jan 1972 |
Reports: Decision for Molloy; both motor-cycle titles to Perry
The 1972 clippings
Lady Wigram race holds vital pointsAhead of the 18th Lady Wigram Trophy the 1972 Tasman points were led by Mike Hailwood (10) with Frank…
Lady Wigram Trophy race prospects bright for biggest speed feast on aerodrome circuitPreview of the 18th Lady Wigram Trophy on Saturday 22 January 1972, expected to be the fastest race run at…
Geoff Perry is certain to provide spectacular watchingPreview of the motor-cycle racing at the 1972 Lady Wigram meeting, built around Auckland rider Geoff Perry,…
President's messageProgramme-style message from Motor Racing Club president J.
18th International Motor Racing, presented by the Motor Racing Club (Inc.)Programme cover of the 18th international motor racing meeting presented by the Motor Racing Club (Inc.).
Saturday at the RNZAF Station, Wigram: 18th international Lady Wigram Trophy race
Wigram 'race of champions'Preview of the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy, where any of five drivers (Gardner, McRae, Hobbs, Hailwood, Matich)…
Gardner to miss Wigram raceNZ Grand Prix winner Frank Gardner will definitely not race again in the New Zealand Tasman rounds after his…
Going to Wigram on Saturday? Go well, go Shell
Spectacular saloonsPreview of the four saloon events among eight races at the 1972 Lady Wigram meeting: an open-class…
Matich and McRaeProfiles of the two STP-backed favourites for the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy: 31-year-old New Zealander Graham…
Perry-man to beatPreview of the motor-cycle racing at the 1972 Lady Wigram meeting: Auckland's Geoff Perry, unbeaten in the…
Expense no object as Frank Matich prepares for WigramTwo-time Australian Grand Prix winner Frank Matich flew back to Sydney after the Levin race to have special…
Mystery split pin blamed for destruction of engineFrank Matich and his four-man crew reached Christchurch for the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy still baffled by the…
Clipping page 536Photo captions from Wigram practice for the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy: two-year-old Scott Miller watching Neil…
Graham McRae sets pace during warm-up lapsIn Friday shake-down runs before the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy, 1971 winner and Tasman champion Graham McRae…
Traffic directions for Lady Wigram Trophy patronsNotice asking patrons at the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy race to follow marshals and traffic officers, with a…
McRae fastest, others close behind himIn 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy qualifying, defending champion Graham McRae lapped the shortened 2.13-mile…
Clipping page 540Photographs of Graham McRae and Mike Hailwood in action at Wigram in practice for the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy.
Clipping page 541Two photographs from race day at Wigram, 22 January 1972: a driver crashing into a hangar in the first race,…
Thrills, spills for big crowd at Wigram circuitEarly arrivals at the 1972 Lady Wigram meeting saw crashes and close racing in the preliminary events on the…
Today's lucky number: 22Front-page teaser noting that car No. 22, driven by Graham McRae, won the Lady Wigram car race, and horse…
McRae wins Lady Wigram Trophy with apparent easeWellington's Graham McRae won the 18th International Lady Wigram Trophy race in his Leda GM1 at an average…
It's McRae's dayPhoto page from the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy: the field at the start, McRae with a rear wheel off the ground…
Clipping page 546Two photographs from the 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy: third-placed Kevin Bartlett in his McLaren M10B and Mike…
Classy McRae tipped to retain Tasman titleGreenslade argues that Graham McRae's win in the 1972 Winfield Tasman International at Levin, after an…
Kisses and champagne: McRae's trophy driveBehind McRae's faultless 1972 Lady Wigram Trophy win lay overnight drama: a cracked cylinder head found…
Decision for Molloy; both motor-cycle titles to PerryAuckland's 21-year-old Geoff Perry (500 Suzuki) won both the New Zealand open and 500cc airfield…
McRae has decisive win in Wigram grand prixDefending Tasman champion Graeme McRae won the 100-mile Lady Wigram Trophy in his Leda GM1 by almost a lap…
Saloons thrill crowdReport on the saloon car races at the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, run over three-car battles in the opening…
Burning rubber at WigramPhoto page of the Lady Wigram Trophy and saloon car events at Wigram.
Racing car drivers sample jet boatsAfter the Lady Wigram Trophy, five overseas drivers and their mechanics went jet boating on the Waimakariri…
CrunchAmateur photographer C. J. Simpson of Lyttelton captured motor-cyclist B. J. Allingham crashing into oil…
McRae will keep on winningProfile of 31-year-old Graham McRae, nicknamed "Cassius", the dominant driver of the 1972 Tasman series and…
Mike the Bike battles for the leadMike Hailwood was the only driver with a chance of catching Graham McRae in the 1972 Tasman Cup series, with…
Overseas entries hope at WigramMotor Racing Club president J. A. Brewer said negotiations were under way for overseas saloon car drivers…