Season 1983
Results · 1983
Lady Wigram Trophy 1983: Allen Berg (Ralt RT4-Ford BDD), Just Juice International Formula Pacific.
Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 23 January 1983
South Island Formula Ford championship
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Crawford | Valour | 20 seconds ahead | 22 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 |
| 2 | Ian MacDonald (Christchurch) | Bowin | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 3 | K. Hill (Christchurch) | Hustler | 24 Jan 1983 |
Lady Wigram Trophy - Race one · 24 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Berg (Canada) | Ralt RT4 | 28:49.17 fastest lap 71.06s | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +2 |
| 2 | Dave McMillan | Ralt RT4 | 28:52.79 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 2 | N. Smith | Ralt RT4 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 3 | Ken Smith | Ralt RT4 | 29:07.70 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 4 | Mike Rosen (United States) | Ralt RT4 | 29:09.70 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 5 | Hubert Phipps (United States) | Tiga | 29:18.89 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 6 | Grant Campbell | Ralt RT4 | 29:20.60 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
Lady Wigram Trophy - Race two · 24 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Oxton | Ralt RT4 | 28:32.20 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 2 | Ken Smith | Ralt RT4 | 28:32.63 fastest lap 70.01s (record) | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 3 | Allen Berg (Canada) | Ralt RT4 | 28:58.02 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 4 | Mike Rosen (United States) | Ralt RT4 | 28:59.40 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 5 | Hubert Phipps (United States) | Tiga | 29:15.94 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
| 6 | Grant Campbell | Ralt RT4 | 29:19.60 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 +1 |
Stevenson Hydraulics national sports sedans - Scratch race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inky Tulloch | Capri V8 | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 2 | Trevor Crowe | Starlet V8 | battled Tulloch | 24 Jan 1983, 24 Jan 1983 |
| 3 | John Osborne (Christchurch) | Capri Chev | 24 Jan 1983 |
Stevenson Hydraulics national sports sedans - Reverse grid race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Crowe (Christchurch) | Zap Starlet V8 | fastest lap 1:16.89 | 24 Jan 1983 |
| 2 | Wayne Huxford (Wellington) | Capri Chev | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 3 | Grindley (Christchurch) | Mazda RX3 | 24 Jan 1983 |
Open Saloon Car Association
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inky Tulloch (Mataura) | NEC Capri V8 | fastest lap 1:16.86 (record) | 24 Jan 1983 |
| 2 | Wayne Huxford (Wellington) | Capri Chev | 10s behind | 24 Jan 1983 |
| 3 | Avon Hyde (Christchurch) | Capri Chev | 24 Jan 1983 |
Shellsport national 2 litre saloons
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Harrington (Auckland) | Escort TC | double-points race | 24 Jan 1983 |
| 2 | Greg Lancaster (Auckland) | Datsun 1600 | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 3 | Kirk Stoneman (Auckland) | Escort TC | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 4 | Tony Marsh (Auckland) | Datsun | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 5 | Warren Burt (Timaru) | Toyota Starlet 1300 | 24 Jan 1983 |
National Ford Laser sports sedans
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dave Saunders (Auckland) | Ford Laser | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 3 | Elvie Williams (Auckland) | Ford Laser | 24 Jan 1983 |
South Island production saloons
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Little (St Andrews) | 24 Jan 1983 | ||
| 3 | Barry Dryden (Wanaka) | Holden Commodore V8 | 24 Jan 1983 |
Motocraft national Formula Ford championship - Heat one
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ingram (Feilding) | Eutectic | fastest lap 1:23.59 | 24 Jan 1983 |
| 2 | Steve Richards (Hamilton) | Titan | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 3 | Mark Brownsey (Tokoroa) | Titan | 24 Jan 1983 |
Motocraft national Formula Ford championship - Heat two
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ingram (Feilding) | Eutectic | 3 seconds ahead fastest lap 1:24.22 | 24 Jan 1983 |
| 2 | John Crawford (Christchurch) | Valour | 24 Jan 1983 | |
| 3 | Steve Richards (Hamilton) | Titan | 24 Jan 1983 |
Reports: Pressure on at Wigram · Wigram warm-up · Wigram practice photos · Moreno favoured, but doubtful, for series · Youngsters out to make mark · Graduating to bigger things · Repairs race for Crowe · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting advertisement · British-built Tiga stands out among Formula Pacific Ralt RT4s · Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy programme and entrants · Lady Wigram Trophy race to be decided on Sunday · Local race driver expects no miracles
The 1983 clippings

Youngsters out to make markPreview of the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy, the last round of the Formula Pacific series, describing the series…

Graduating to bigger thingsProfile of 21-year-old Canadian Allen Berg from Alberta, who led the 1983 New Zealand international Formula…

British-built Tiga stands out among Formula Pacific Ralt RT4sPreview of the Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy on 23 January 1983, noting the British-built Tiga driven by…

Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy programme and entrantsAdvertisement for the final round of the Just Juice international Formula Pacific series, the Lady Wigram…

Lady Wigram Trophy race to be decided on SundayPreview of the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy, final round of the Just Juice Formula Pacific series, which was the…

Historic Invicta racer being restored after 27 yearsA 1933 sports-model Invicta, which stood unused in a Christchurch garage for 27 years, is being restored by…

Local race driver expects no miraclesProfile of Tony Batchelor, the 35-year-old only Christchurch entrant and first local driver to contest a…

North-South battle at Wigram on SundayPreviews the saloon, Shellsport, Formula Ford, Laser, production and motorcycle races at the 1983 Wigram…

Neill Keates counts his change for an exotic PorscheSeven-year-old Neill Keates counts his change to see if he has the money to buy a Porsche 911 Turbo like the…

No clear favourite for final round of seriesPreview of the 34th Lady Wigram Trophy on Sunday 23 January 1983, the final round of the New Zealand Formula…

Exciting line-up of supporting racesPreview of the supporting races at the 1983 Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: the sports sedan (big…

Electrifying racing predictedPreviews the final two rounds of the 1983 Just Juice Formula Pacific series at Wigram, with only 17 points…

Wigram warm-upWindy conditions for Saturday practice at Wigram for the 1983 Formula Pacific series, with many spin-offs as…

Wigram practice photosPractice photos from Wigram in January 1983 showing American Norman Hunter at the Lucas Hairpin, American…

Canadian wins Lady Wigram TrophyCanadian Allen Berg of Calgary won the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy and the Just Juice international series.

Crowe, Tulloch outstanding in big-saloon eventsTrevor Crowe and Inky Tulloch shared the honours in the big-saloon races at the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy…

Victory for Berg as leaders spinCanadian Allan Berg won the first heat and secured the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy and Just Juice International…

Victory for Berg as leaders spinCanadian Allan Berg won the first heat and secured the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy and Just Juice International…

Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy meeting official passOfficial member's pass and ticket for race day, Sunday 23 January 1983, at the Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy…