Season 1981
Results · 1981
Lady Wigram Trophy 1981: David Oxton (Ralt RT4-Ford BDA), Aurora AFX International Formula Pacific.
Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 25 January 1981
Aurora AFX Formula Pacific, race one (Lady Wigram Trophy heat 1) · 24 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Oxton (Auckland) | Ralt RT4 | 28:31.5 pole position | 26 Jan 1981, 24 Jan 1990 |
| 2 | Steve Millen (Auckland) | Ralt RT1 | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 3 | Dave McMillan (Auckland) | Ralt RT1 | 29:28.5 | 26 Jan 1981 |
| 4 | Rob Wilson | March 80A | car had too much wing | 26 Jan 1981 |
| 5 | John Smith (Australia) | March 77B | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 6 | Grant Campbell | Chevron B39 | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 6 | Adrian Reynard (Great Britain) | Cuda 5 | lost part of nose cone and power | 26 Jan 1981 |
| 7 | Tom Donovan | March | 29:53.4 | 26 Jan 1981 |
| 8 | Eric Morgan | Chevron B29 | 26 Jan 1981 |
National Formula Ford championship (race 2)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Pascoe (Picton) | Swift | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 2 | Lou Schollum (Auckland) | Van Diemen | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 3 | M. Webb (Auckland) | Van Diemen | 26 Jan 1981 |
Shellsport national 2-litre saloons
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reg Cook (Auckland) | Sanyo Sunny 1600 | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 2 | B. Ryan (Timaru) | Datsun 2000 | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 3 | Mark Rutherford (Christchurch) | Escort 1500 | fastest lap 1:26.4 | 26 Jan 1981 |
O.S.C.A. championship
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inky Tulloch (Mataura) | Capri 5.7 | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 2 | Trevor Crowe (Christchurch) | 26 Jan 1981 |
South Island production saloons
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Little (St Andrews) | Charger | fastest lap 1:41.5 (shared with North) | 26 Jan 1981 |
| 2 | K. North (Ranfurly) | Torana SL/R | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 3 | Graham Jenkins (Dunedin) | Torana XU1 | 26 Jan 1981 |
Radio Avon saloons Flying Farewell
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inky Tulloch (Mataura) | Capri | 26 Jan 1981 | |
| 2 | Graham Baker (Christchurch) | Capri V8 | fastest lap 1:19.4 | 26 Jan 1981 |
| 3 | Trevor Crowe (Christchurch) | Starlet Olds | 26 Jan 1981 |
Reports: Axe falls on the Wigram races · Lose Wigram once, lose it for good · Warning over Wigram race · Lady Wigram race back on calendar · Winning car for Australian Wigram · Wigram: fast circuit offers chance to see racing at its best · Escort sport racing: bumper to bumper · Taste of Bathurst · Formula Ford competitive · Shellsport is fast and furious · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programme · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programme
The 1981 clippings
Wigram: fast circuit offers chance to see racing at its bestPreview of the 32nd Lady Wigram Trophy on Sunday 25 January 1981 on the 3.4 km circuit, decided over two…
Escort sport racing: bumper to bumperPreview of Escort Sport racing at the 1981 Wigram meeting, with Dunedin's John Armstrong the favourite after…
Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programmeTait Electronics advertisement for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 1981…
Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programmeTait Electronics advertisement for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 1981…
What the formula meansExplains the Formula Pacific rules for the 1981 Wigram meeting: piston engines up to 1600cc with four…
What the formula meansExplains the Formula Pacific rules for the 1981 Wigram meeting: piston engines up to 1600cc with four…
English driver - NZ-made carEnglish designer Adrian Reynard, 29, was to drive the New Zealand-made Sleepyhead Cuda 5 in the 1981 series;…
English driver - NZ-made carEnglish designer Adrian Reynard, 29, was to drive the New Zealand-made Sleepyhead Cuda 5 in the 1981 series;…
Reunion for Oxton teamDick Bennett, 33, who worked with David Oxton's team in the early 1970s and in the previous series, returned…
No more 'cheapos'Formula Pacific had become expensive: a top car cost about $80,000 in 1981 compared with around $25,000…
Motorcycle action at Lady Wigram Trophy meetingYoung Christchurch rider Mike Pero (Adler Yamaha 350) was leading Singapore champion Gerry Looi (Suzuki 500)…
McMillan opts for older carTitle-holder Dave McMillan was expected to drive his five-year-old Ralt RT1 rather than his new…
Driving ambition revs through Rob WilsonColin Bryant profiles New Zealander Rob Wilson, who went to England eight years earlier penniless, played…
Wigram 'a challenge'Three-time NZ champion David Oxton says Wigram is the most challenging Formula Pacific circuit because aside…
Wigram 'a challenge'Three-time NZ champion David Oxton says Wigram is the most challenging Formula Pacific circuit because aside…
McMillan's faith in new engineDave McMillan switched to a Nissan four-valve engine for the 1981 series, believed to be the first…
Lady Wigram Trophy meeting official passOfficial pass and infield spectator pass for the Tait Electronics Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Sunday 25…
Oxton supreme at WigramDavid Oxton (Pye Ralt RT4) won both 24-lap Formula Pacific races at Wigram before about 6000 people, taking…
Muffler moanLight-hearted round-up of the 1981 Wigram meeting: Grant Campbell removed his muffler after nobody else…
Muffler moanLight-hearted round-up of the 1981 Wigram meeting: Grant Campbell removed his muffler after nobody else…
Elated Oxton, but uncertain future for Aurora AFX seriesColin Bryant reports on David Oxton's elation after his double heat win at Wigram, while many drivers and…