Season 1982
Results · 1982
Lady Wigram Trophy 1982: Roberto Moreno (Ralt RT4-Ford BDA), Aurora AFX International Formula Pacific.
Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 24 January 1982
South Island Formula Ford championship round
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyn Johnson (Christchurch) | 23 Jan 1982 |
Formula Pacific Aurora AFX Lady Wigram Trophy - Heat 2
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Moreno (Brazil) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1982, 24 Jan 1990 | |
| 2 | Dave McMillan | 14 seconds behind | 25 Jan 1982 | |
| 3 | David Oxton | 3 seconds behind McMillan | 25 Jan 1982 | |
| 3 | Steve Millen | 25 Jan 1982 |
Sports Sedan series - Race 1
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Crowe | Toyota Starlet | 25 Jan 1982 | |
| 2 | Ian Munt | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 3 | Reg Cook | 25 Jan 1982 |
Open Saloon Car race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Crowe | Toyota Starlet | 25 Jan 1982 | |
| 2 | Inky Tulloch | Ford Capri V8 | 25 Jan 1982 | |
| 3 | Ian Munt | 25 Jan 1982 |
NZ Shellsport Series race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Burt (Timaru) | Toyota Starlet | 25 Jan 1982 | |
| 2 | Roy Harrington | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 3 | Wayne Ross | 25 Jan 1982 |
Sockburn Motors NZ Formula Ford series - Heat 1
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Pascoe | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 2 | Steve Richards | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 3 | Lyn Johnson | 25 Jan 1982 |
Sockburn Motors NZ Formula Ford series - Heat 2
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Pascoe | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 2 | Mike King | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 3 | Lou Schollum | 25 Jan 1982 |
South Island Production series
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Little | E49 Charger | 0.8 second ahead | 25 Jan 1982 |
| 2 | Robin Laing | Torana GTR | 25 Jan 1982 | |
| 3 | M. Weiston | 25 Jan 1982 |
Reports: Changes in racing machinery at Wigram over 30 years · Scorching lap by Oxton · Crowe takes Wigram heats · The sensation of winning is great, says Dave McMillan · Full programme for Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · Brazilian driver out to crack the European nut · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting programme · Tension will be high · Transformation · Datsun built by Cook · Portrait of a winner · Oxton on defending title
Woodford Glen · Woodford Glen speedway international saloon challenge · 23 January 1982
International saloon challenge
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Moreno | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 2 | Steve Millen | 25 Jan 1982 | ||
| 3 | Robbie Hislop | 25 Jan 1982 |
Reports: Stars show versatility at Woodford Glen
The 1982 clippings
International flavour to seriesHistory of the Tasman and Formula Pacific series leading to the Aurora AFX series.
21 on grid for PacificPreview of the 1982 Aurora AFX Formula Pacific races at Wigram: 21 drivers from the US, Brazil, Australia…
Full programme for Lady Wigram Trophy meetingPreview and admission details for the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting, the final round of the Aurora AFX…
Changes in racing machinery at Wigram over 30 yearsA feature tracing how single-seater racing cars at Wigram changed from narrow-tyred, wire-wheeled machines…
Brazilian driver out to crack the European nutProfile of 22-year-old Brazilian Roberto Moreno, who dominated the 1982 New Zealand Aurora AFX series and…
Tension will be highPreview of the final round of the 1982 Aurora AFX Formula Pacific series at Wigram, listing the 21 entered…
TransformationDescribes how in about six hours on 22 January 1982 the Wigram air base would be turned into a racing…
Portrait of a winnerProfile of 36-year-old Dave McMillan, who began as a mechanic for Graeme Lawrence in 1964, became chief…
Dave McMillan tries his Ralt RT4 at RuapunaDave McMillan, seeking his third Lady Wigram Trophy in four years, tried his Ralt RT4 at Ruapuna after…
Moreno faced with three-pronged challenge at WigramPreviews the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy races, where Roberto Moreno faced Steve Millen, David Oxton and Dave…
Lady Wigram Trophy meeting programmeAdvertisement for Sunday 24 January 1982, the final round of the Aurora AFX Formula Pacific series at RNZAF…
Scorching lap by OxtonDavid Oxton's Ralt RT4 set a scorching pace in first practice for the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy, with 1:10.6…
Monster racerAuckland university lecturer Rodger Freeth's 275 km/h motorcycle, billed as the largest ever raced in New…
Local drivers no match for BrazilianBrazilian Roberto Moreno won the 1982 Lady Wigram Trophy and the Aurora Formula Pacific championship,…
Long, exciting history of Lady Wigram TrophyA history of Wigram motor racing from the first New Zealand road racing championship on 26 February 1949,…
Lady Wigram Trophy meeting official pass and ticketAn official ticket and pass for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Sunday 24 January 1982, the final round of…
The sensation of winning is great, says Dave McMillanA question-and-answer interview with Christchurch-born Dave McMillan at Wigram practice in January 1982.
Moreno favoured, but doubtful, for seriesPreviews the four-round 1983 Formula Pacific international series (January 1983), naming overseas entrants…