Season 1986
Results · 1986
Lady Wigram Trophy 1986: Jeff MacPherson (Ralt RT4-Ford BDD), NZ International Formula Mondial Series.
Wigram · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 19 January 1986
Ray Parke Autos pre-65 saloon series
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Milligan (Christchurch) | Falcon V8 | flag-to-flag win | 18 Jan 1986 |
| 2 | Russell Gutschlag (Christchurch) | Falcon V8 | 6 sec behind | 18 Jan 1986 |
| 3 | Mike Small | AP5 Valiant | 18 Jan 1986 |
Lady Wigram Trophy preliminary (20 laps) · 20 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff MacPherson (USA) | Ralt RT4 | 23:16.46 | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
| 2 | Paul Radisich (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 21 sec behind | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
| 3 | Ken Smith (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 23:43.77 | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
| 4 | Cary Bren | Ralt RT4 | 23:45.47 | 22 Jan 1986 |
| 5 | Brett Riley | Ralt RT4 | 23:45.95 | 22 Jan 1986 |
| 6 | Dave McMillan | Ralt RT4 | 19 laps | 22 Jan 1986 |
Lady Wigram Trophy Race · 30 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff MacPherson (USA) | Ralt RT4 | 35:01.11 | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +2 |
| 2 | Paul Radisich (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 13 sec behind | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
| 3 | Brett Riley (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 35:17.82 | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
| 4 | Ken Smith (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 35:44.47 | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
| 5 | Dave McMillan (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 35:57.25 | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
| 6 | Peter Haskett (NZ) | Chevron | 1 lap behind | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 +1 |
Avon City Formula Ford (Heat one)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Coleman (Wanganui) | Van Diemen | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Andy McElrea (Ashburton) | Reynard | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | Glenn Clark (Auckland) | Reynard | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
Avon City Formula Ford (Heat two)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy McElrea (Ashburton) | Reynard | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Craig Coleman (Wanganui) | Van Diemen | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | Glenn Clark (Auckland) | Reynard | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
Tootal Coolwool 2.5 GT Series, Heat 1
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoff Burrows (Auckland) | Mazda RX7 | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Kieran Wills (Auckland) | Mazda RX7 | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | Phillip Henley (Auckland) | Nissan | 20 Jan 1986 |
Touring Car Championship (Heat one)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graeme Bowkett (Auckland) | Commodore | clinched the championship | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
| 2 | Trevor Crowe (Christchurch) | BMW | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | David Oxton (Auckland) | Ford Sierra | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
Touring Car Championship (Heat two)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Crowe (Christchurch) | BMW | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Graeme Bowkett (Auckland) | Commodore | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | David Oxton (Auckland) | Ford Sierra | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
Select Autos Mini 7 Series
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Jones (Christchurch) | Austin | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Allan Milligan (Christchurch) | Austin | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | Doug Drake (Christchurch) | Austin | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
OSCA Supercars
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Hyde (Christchurch) | Commodore V8 | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | John Osborne (Christchurch) | Mazda | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | Ian Munt (Christchurch) | Capri | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
AGC Ford Laser Sport Championship
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Slater (Auckland) | Ford Laser | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Warren Hislop (Palmerston North) | Ford Laser | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | Ross Heffernan (Auckland) | Ford Laser | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
Pre 65
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Milligan (Christchurch) | Falcon | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Ron McDonald (Ashburton) | Anglia | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | S. Donaldson (Christchurch) | Cortina | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
Quinn's Fashions Trophy
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debbie Lester (Palmerston North) | Rover | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Bill McFarlane (Dunedin) | Capri | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | S. Inns (Christchurch) | Valiant | 20 Jan 1986 |
Radio Avon Flying Farewell
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Hyde (Christchurch) | Commodore | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | John Osborne (Christchurch) | Mazda | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | Trevor Crowe (Christchurch) | Toyota Starlet | 20 Jan 1986, 20 Jan 1986 |
Tootal Coolwool 2.5 GT Series (Heat one)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoff Burrows (Auckland) | Mazda | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | Kieran Wills (Auckland) | Mazda | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | I. Henley (Auckland) | Nissan | 20 Jan 1986 |
Quinns Fashions Trophy
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debbie Lester (Palmerston North) | Rover | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 2 | G. McFarlane (Dunedin) | Capri | 20 Jan 1986 | |
| 3 | S. Inns (Christchurch) | Valiant | 20 Jan 1986 |
Reports: American set for pole spot · Wigram race for women drivers · Motor Racing Club plans for January Wigram meeting · Wigram to revert to January date · Lady Wigram Trophy Meeting, Sunday January 19 (concession tickets) · A blast from the classic past · clipping · The importance of victory · Promise of closest races for some time · clipping · Archibald returns to Wigram on side of saloon car · Race ace cashed in on crash
Unknown venue · Race meeting
British Formula 3000, Silverstone (24 laps)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Fabre | Lola | 7 Mar 1986 | |
| 4 | Mike Thackwell | Lola | 18sec behind winner | 7 Mar 1986 |
| 8 | Jeff MacPherson | qualified sixth | 7 Mar 1986 | |
| DNF | Cary Bren | qualified 24th; stopped one lap from home after first-lap spin | 7 Mar 1986 |
Reports: Big line-up for UK title opener
The 1986 clippings

A blast from the classic pastA 1930 Brooklands Riley that won the first Lady Wigram Trophy race in 1949 is inspected by brothers Brett…

Clipping page 886A Christchurch man admires a Brooklands Riley at a motor-racing display in Riccarton Mall.

The importance of victoryPreview of the 1986 Phillip Mills Luxury Cars Lady Wigram Trophy, explaining how the race fits into the…

Promise of closest races for some timePreview of the 1986 Phillip Mills Luxury Cars Lady Wigram Trophy, which returns to a one-race format: a…

Clipping page 889Archibald's BMW Group A saloon, driven by Trevor Crowe, will race at Wigram for the first time in the South…

Archibald returns to Wigram on side of saloon carPreview of the saloon and support races at the January 1986 Lady Wigram meeting.

Race ace cashed in on crashProfile of Californian Ted Prappas, in Christchurch for the 1986 Lady Wigram Trophy, who used compensation…

Exciting action from saloonsPreview of the saloon-car support classes at the 1986 Lady Wigram meeting: OSCA, Pre-65, Select Auto Mini…

Lady Wigram Trophy Meeting programmeProgramme and spectator information for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting at RNZAF Station Wigram, January…

Race with international recognitionPreview of the 37th running of the Lady Wigram Trophy on Sunday 19 January 1986, first run in 1949.

Racing hopes revivedChristchurch model-agency director Maree Pannell will race a $13,000 Datsun 240Z in the first national-level…

Start of new era in motor racing?Women drivers will race for the first time at a national level in New Zealand in the new Quinn's Fashion Cup…

Wigram races should be clincherJeff MacPherson, driving a Graham Watson-owned Ralt RT4, looks certain to wrap up the 1986 NZ International…

Practice day is tomorrow for Sunday's Lady Wigram Trophy raceProfile of American Jeff MacPherson as he arrives at Wigram leading the 1986 series.

Who will win the battle? Lady Wigram Trophy meeting Sunday January 19, 1986

Hoping for a major prize in MiniMini Seven series racers Graham Dodd and Chris Blackwood prepare their Riley Elf for a practice run at…

American set for pole spotCalifornia's Ted Prappas set the fastest time in the first Formula Pacific practice session at Wigram before…

American dominates Lady Wigram raceAmerican Jeff MacPherson clinched the 1986 NZ international Formula Pacific series with two victories at…

Roaring towards easy winPhotos of Jeff MacPherson winning the 1986 Lady Wigram Trophy in his Ralt RT4, and Motor Racing Club…

Clipping page 904Photo of Trevor Crowe's BMW holding off Graeme Bowkett's Commodore at the hairpin during the Lady Wigram…

MacPherson gets easy Lady Wigram winAmerican Jeff MacPherson won the 30-lap Phillip Mills Luxury Cars Lady Wigram Trophy at Wigram in 1986 after…

Deadline for touring car decisionRoss Heffernan led the AGC Ford Laser Sport championship race into the final hairpin at Wigram before David…

Racing's a family affair for LestersProfile of the Palmerston North Lester family: Debbie Lester (22), who won the Quinns Fashions women's…

Racing sons pose problemSir Jack Brabham, who won the 1961 Lady Wigram Trophy, faced a busy 1986 with his sons racing in three…

Wigram winner into big leagueCanadian Allen Berg, the 1983 Lady Wigram Trophy winner and runner-up in the 1984 British Formula 3…

Circuit racing hits new lowLindsay Kerr argues that circuit racing crowds in New Zealand had fallen to an all-time low by 1986 and that…

Formula Pacific gets reprieveA reported $100,000 of sponsorship from Meteor Copiers and Goodyear secured the 1987 four-meeting Formula…

Local drivers outnumberedPreview of the 1987 four-meeting Formula Pacific series starting at Bay Park on December 28, with overseas…