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Lady Wigram Trophy 1984: Davy Jones (Ralt RT4-Ford BDD), Just Juice International Formula Pacific.

Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 22 January 1984

South Island championship round, pre-65 saloons

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Ian Donald (Ashburton)3.8 Jaguar21 Jan 1984
2Kevin PatemanMark 1 Cortina21 Jan 1984

ANZ Bank touring sedans (15 laps) · 15 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Grant Sprague (Tauranga)Falcon fastest lap 1:33.9523 Jan 1984
2Bruce Anderson (Auckland)Falcon23 Jan 1984
3Neville Crichton (Auckland)Commodore SS23 Jan 1984

Arbuckles OSCA supercars (7 laps) · 7 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Trevor Crowe (Christchurch)Starlet Olds fastest lap 1:19.3823 Jan 1984
2Avon Hyde (Christchurch)Commodore Chev23 Jan 1984
3Ian Hunt (Christchurch)Capri Chev23 Jan 1984

Shellsport national two-litre saloons, Heat one (6 laps) · 6 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Tony Marsh (Auckland)Datsun 1200 coupe23 Jan 1984
2Warren Steel (Taupo)Datsun 160023 Jan 1984
3Mark Rutherford (Christchurch)Escort 1600 fastest lap 1:28.5323 Jan 1984

Shellsport national two-litre saloons, Heat two (6 laps) · 6 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Tony Marsh (Auckland)Datsun 1200 coupe fastest lap 1:28.7823 Jan 1984
2Mark Rutherford (Christchurch)Escort 160023 Jan 1984
3Warren Burt (Timaru)Corolla23 Jan 1984

Motorcraft Formula Ford, Heat one (6 laps) · 6 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Steve Richards (Hamilton)Titan fastest lap 1:24.8523 Jan 1984
2John Crawford (Christchurch)Van Diemen23 Jan 1984
3Richard Lester (Palmerston North)Swift23 Jan 1984

Motorcraft Formula Ford, Heat two (6 laps) · 6 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1John Crawford (Christchurch)23 Jan 1984
2Steve Richards (Hamilton)23 Jan 1984
3Kevin Ingram (Feilding)Eutectic23 Jan 1984

Ford Laser Sports (8 laps) · 8 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Ed Lamont (Auckland)23 Jan 1984
2Warren Hislop (Palmerston North) fastest lap 1:44.1923 Jan 1984
3Ted Jarvis (Auckland)23 Jan 1984

South Island production saloons (7 laps) · 7 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Jim Little (St Andrews)Charger fastest lap 1:33.6923 Jan 1984
2Rod Collingwood (Nelson)Commodore SS9:40.9223 Jan 1984, 3 Dec 1984 +1
2Graham Jenkins (Dunedin)Commodore SS3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Bill McFarlane (Dunedin)Capri V623 Jan 1984
3Mike SmallChrysler Charger3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

South Island Formula Ford (6 laps) · 6 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1John Crawford (Christchurch) fastest lap 1:25.0723 Jan 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2McEwen (Christchurch)CLE23 Jan 1984
2Andy McElrea3 Dec 1984
3K. Hill (Christchurch)Hustler23 Jan 1984
3Phillip Butcher3 Dec 1984

Pre-65 saloons (5 laps) · 5 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1A. Dunn (Timaru)Anglia fastest lap 1:41.5323 Jan 1984
2Ron McDonald (Ashburton)Cortina23 Jan 1984
3R. Pateman (Timaru)Cortina23 Jan 1984

Flying farewell (handicap, 8 laps) · 8 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Trevor Crowe fastest lap 1:21.6523 Jan 1984
2Steve Vigurs (Christchurch)Cortina Chev23 Jan 1984
3Ian Hunt23 Jan 1984

Lady Wigram Trophy, Race 1 · 24 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Davy Jones (USA)Ralt RT428:33.30 average 172.921 km/h; led from start to finish23 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984 +3
2Paul Radisich (NZ)Ralt RT428:48.1823 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
3Ken Smith (NZ)Ralt RT428:58.8023 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984 +2
3Steve Cameron (NZ)Ralt RT43 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
4Andrew Miedecke (Australia)Ralt RT429:11.7623 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
4Ross Cheever (USA)Ralt RT4 fastest lap3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
5Ian Flux (UK)Ralt RT429:12.2323 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
5Jeff MacPherson (USA)Ralt RT43 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
6David Oxton (NZ)Ralt RT4 had been third until the last lap when two teeth sheared on the rubber camshaft drive belt23 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
6Dave McMillan (NZ)Ralt3 Dec 1984

Lady Wigram Trophy, Race 2 · 24 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1David Oxton (NZ)Ralt RT428:31.92 average 173.060 km/h; led from start to finish23 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
2Dave McMillan (NZ)Ralt RT428:48.9623 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
3Ken Smith (NZ)Ralt RT4 fastest lap 1:10.5623 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
4Davy Jones (USA)Ralt RT428:55.9123 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
5Ian Flux (UK)Ralt RT429:12.8423 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984
6Brett Riley (NZ)Dart 83M29:21.4523 Jan 1984, 23 Jan 1984

Motor-cycle challenge, Formula One (aggregate)

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Rodger Freeth (Auckland)Suzuki 11403 Dec 1984
2Peter BensonYamaha TZ7503 Dec 1984
3Trevor KirbySuzuki GSX1135 equal third3 Dec 1984
3Terry PaviellYamaha RZ500 equal third3 Dec 1984
5Norris FarrowSuzuki 11403 Dec 1984
6Michael McCutcheonYamaha RZ5003 Dec 1984
7Peter ShapcottYamaha TZ3503 Dec 1984
8Paul StaceSuzuki GSX11353 Dec 1984

Motor-cycle challenge, Formula Two (aggregate)

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Rob LewisYamaha XJ6003 Dec 1984
2Neil Smith (Blenheim)Yamaha XJ5503 Dec 1984
3Graeme RichardsonYamaha RZ3503 Dec 1984
4Peter WalshYamaha RZ3503 Dec 1984
5Peter WatersYamaha RZ3503 Dec 1984
6Bernie TurnerKawasaki GP2503 Dec 1984
7Alan RamageSuzuki GSX4003 Dec 1984
8Steve RadcliffeDucati Pantah 6003 Dec 1984

Skyline Garages Lady Wigram Trophy, Heat 2 · 24 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Ross Cheever (USA)Ralt RT428:52.20 won by 6.18 sec3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Jeff MacPherson (USA)Ralt RT43 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Steve Cameron (NZ)Ralt RT43 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
4Peter Haskett (NZ)Chevron B493 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
5Charlie O'Brien (Australia)Ralt RT43 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
6Ken Smith (NZ)Ralt3 Dec 1984

Arbuckles OSCA, Race 1 (5 laps) · 5 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Trevor CroweToyota Starlet V86:40.513 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Avon HydeCommodore V83 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Don GrindleyMazda RX73 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Arbuckles OSCA, Race 2 (5 laps) · 5 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Trevor CroweToyota Starlet V86:44.333 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Avon HydeCommodore V83 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3John OsborneCapri V83 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Shellsport, Heat 1 · 8 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Warren Steel (Palmerston North)Nissan Bluebird9:13.143 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Mark Rutherford (Christchurch)Escort Mk2 16003 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Warren BurtToyota Starlet3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Shellsport, Heat 2

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Mark Rutherford (Christchurch)Escort Mk2 16009:10.33 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Phillip Henley3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3M. WebbToyota Starlet3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

ANZ Bank Touring Cars (15 laps) · 15 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Bruce Anderson (Auckland)Ford Falcon XE23:03.713 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Rod Collingwood (Nelson)Nissan 300ZX3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Mike SmallChrysler Charger3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Formula Ford, Heat 1 · 8 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1John Crawford (Christchurch)Reynard11:13.423 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Kevin IngramKelram3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Lou SchollumReynard3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Formula Ford, Heat 2 · 8 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1John Crawford (Christchurch)Reynard11:12.53 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Kevin IngramKelram3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Chris AbbottVan Diemen3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Lasers, Heat 1 · 5 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Murray StarnesFord Laser8:37.953 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Warren HislopFord Laser3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Ed LamontFord Laser3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Lasers, Heat 2 · 5 laps

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Warren HislopFord Laser8:36.673 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2Ed LamontFord Laser3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Murray StarnesFord Laser3 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Flying Farewell

PosDriverCarTimeSource
1Avon HydeCommodore V83 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
2John OsborneCapri V83 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984
3Trevor CroweToyota Starlet V83 Dec 1984, 3 Dec 1984

Reports: Saloons warm up at Wigram · Top lap time by Oxton · Driving ambition · The Jones boy's winning formula · Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy advertisement · Not slowing down: the big bangers · Meet the drivers · Formula Pacific is now internationally accepted · Wigram cars on parade · Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy programme and entrants · Close racing is again promised · Saloon cars are still crowd-pleasers

The 1984 clippings

Driving ambitionChristchurch garage proprietor Tony Batchelor, the first Christchurch driver to complete a full Formula…
Not slowing down: the big bangersPreview of the Open Saloon Car Association (OSCA) Arbuckles $25,000 Super Car Series round at the 1984 Lady…
Meet the driversProfiles of the Open Saloon Car Association (OSCA) drivers racing at Wigram in January 1984, grouped by…
Formula Pacific is now internationally acceptedBackground piece for the 1984 Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy: the Formula Pacific car replaced Formula 5000…
Wigram cars on paradePart of a parade of Formula Pacific and Formula Ford cars making its way down Colombo Street to the Square.
Close racing is again promisedPreview of the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy, final round of the Just Juice international Formula Pacific series.
Saloon cars are still crowd-pleasersPreview of the supporting races at the 1984 Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: OSCA big-banger rounds,…
They're off in the New Zealand Grand Prix at PukekohePhoto of the start of the 1984 International Grand Prix at Pukekohe with Andrew Miedecke leading Davy Jones,…
Veteran set for series winVeteran Auckland driver Ken Smith, 42, looked set to win the 1984 Just Juice Formula Pacific series ending…
Full field for saloon spectacularPreview of the saloon-car races at the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: the new ANZ Bank touring car…
Critical races for young American driverPreview of the final two races of the 1984 Just Juice Formula Pacific series at the Lady Wigram Trophy…
Saloons warm up at WigramPractice photos at Wigram on 21 January 1984: Gary Sprague's Falcon pressing into a bend followed by Neville…
Racing car meets Cathedral SquareDavid Oxton lets four-year-old David Sandford of Belfast sit in his car in Cathedral Square after…
Boy wonder in a rush to winProfile of Davy Jones, who at 19 became the youngest winner of the New Zealand Grand Prix at Pukekohe in…
Top lap time by OxtonDavid Oxton's Ralt RT4 was fastest in the first timed practice session for the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy races…
Practice day before the Lady Wigram Trophy meetingA photo spread from practice day, the day before the annual Lady Wigram Trophy race meeting in January 1984.
Sprague extends lead in touring car championshipGary Sprague (Tauranga, Ford Falcon) won the 50 km ANZ Bank national touring car championship race at…
Davy Jones youngest Lady Wigram Trophy winnerAmerican Davy Jones, of Syracuse, became the youngest winner of the Lady Wigram Trophy in 1984.
American driver wins Lady Wigram TrophyNineteen-year-old Davy Jones became only the second American to win the Lady Wigram Trophy in its 35-year…
Just JuicePhoto of Auckland driver Dave Oxton covering American Davy Jones in another Ralt RT4 during the Lady Wigram…
Clipping page 860Photo of American teenager Davy Jones leading Auckland's Dave McMillan around a bend in the Lady Wigram…
Just Juice Lady Wigram Trophy Meeting member passPhoto of Norris Farrow leaning into a curve; he was second in both motorcycle championship races at Wigram…
Radisich heads for EuropeProfile of 21-year-old Aucklander Paul Radisich, who finished third in the 1984 Just Juice series (after two…
Depressing situation in Pacific racingComment on the shrinking fields in the Just Juice international Formula Pacific series of January 1984,…
New time for car race seriesNew Zealand's international Formula Pacific series moves to weekends in December in 1984, in the hope that…
Front runners in chase after OSCA titlePreview of the Arbuckles OSCA (Open Saloon Car Association) championship ahead of the Wigram round in…
A class of its ownFeature on the Christchurch-based Open Saloon Car Association (OSCA), now in its 14th season with Arbuckles…
Hoping he's at turning pointAmerican driver Davy Jones, now 20, returns to Christchurch hoping to repeat his Lady Wigram victory of a…
Classic racing battlesHistorical feature ahead of the December 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy, recalling the race as New Zealand's…
Two young Americans destined for the topPreview of the 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy field featuring two young Americans, Davy Jones and Ross Cheever, who…
Skyline Garages sponsors Lady Wigram TrophyAfter the Apple and Pear Board ended its Just Juice sponsorship of the international series, Skyline Garages…
Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: timetable and impressive line-up of supporting racesTimetable and entry details for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Sunday 2 December 1984: racing starts at…
Skyline Garages Lady Wigram Trophy Meeting programmeAdvertised programme for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at RNZAF Station Wigram on Sunday 2 December 1984,…
Break with tradition to attract overseas driversPreview of the 1984-85 NZ international Formula Pacific series, opening with the Skyline Garages Lady Wigram…
Ross aims to be a higher CheeverProfile of 21-year-old Italian-born American Ross Cheever, brother of Formula One driver Eddie Cheever, who…
Wigram lead to JonesDavy Jones was quickest in the first practice session for the 1984 Skyline Garages Lady Wigram Trophy with…
Winning Wigram driver shows great promiseYoung American Ross Cheever, who rolled his Ralt RT4 in practice, won the 1984 Skyline Garages Lady Wigram…
Supporting eventsReports and results of the support races at the December 1984 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting.
Clipping page 878Two photos from the December 1984 Wigram meeting: John Crawford winning the first Formula Ford heat in his…
Cheever in crashAmerican Ross Cheever crawled out uninjured when he flipped his Ralt RT4 in an unofficial practice before…