Season 1988
Results · 1988
Lady Wigram Trophy 1988: Dean Hall (Swift-Cosworth), NZ International Formula Pacific.
Wigram · Benson and Hedges International Motor Racing Series (Lady Wigram Trophy meeting) · 24 January 1988
Sun Valley Sports Sedans (Race 1)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Kennard | Cortina V8 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 2 | John Osborne | Mazda Chev | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 3 | Don Grindley | Mazda Buick | 25 Jan 1988 |
Sun Valley Sports Sedans (Race 2)
Benson and Hedges Group A (Race 1)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Crowe | BMW M3 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 2 | John Sax | BMW M3 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 3 | R. Gulson | BMW 635csi | 25 Jan 1988 |
Benson and Hedges Group A (Race 2)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Crowe | BMW M3 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 2 | Graham Gulson | BMW 635csi | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 3 | L. McKellard | BMW 635csi | 25 Jan 1988 |
Mini 7 (Race 1)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Jones | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 2 | Jeff Brook | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 3 | Bryan Hartley | 25 Jan 1988 |
Mini 7 (Race 2)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Jones | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 2 | Garth Brewer | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 3 | Warner Collins | 25 Jan 1988 |
Formula Ford (Race 1)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Baird | Van Diemen | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 2 | Grant Campbell | Swift | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 3 | Shane Higgins | Van Diemen | 25 Jan 1988 |
Formula Ford (Race 2)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Campbell | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 2 | Craig Baird | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 3 | Ian MacDonald | Van Diemen | 25 Jan 1988 |
Laser TX3i
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Rutherford | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 2 | Steve Taylor | 25 Jan 1988 | ||
| 3 | Kevin Pateman | 25 Jan 1988 |
Formula Pacific preliminary (20 laps) · 20 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Radisich (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 23:41.70 | 25 Jan 1988 |
| 2 | Dean Hall (USA) | Swift | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 3 | Dan Marvin (USA) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 4 | David Brabham (Australia) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 5 | Robbie Groff (USA) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 6 | Ken Smith (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 |
Lady Wigram Trophy (30 laps) · 30 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Hall (USA) | Swift | 25 Jan 1988, 24 Jan 1990 | |
| 2 | Paul Tracy (Canada) | Ralt RT4 | 7.68 sec behind | 25 Jan 1988 |
| 3 | Dan Marvin (USA) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 4 | Ken Smith (NZ) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 5 | Ted Prappas (USA) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 | |
| 6 | Parker Johnstone (USA) | Ralt RT4 | 25 Jan 1988 |
Reports: Who will win the battle? · clipping · clipping · Kiwi driver tipped to take top honours · Who'll win the battle? · Group A racing very popular · Radisich set for trophy race win · Canadian driver relishes challenge · Thrill (Sun Valley sports sedans and Group A at Wigram) · American driver sweeps past ailing Radisich · Sun, beer, racing - a busy day at Wigram · Vintage racer leaves N.Z.
The 1988 clippings

Who will win the battle?

Clipping page 942Paul Radisich accelerated out of the hairpin in his Ralt RT4 during the first 20-lap Formula Pacific heat at…

Clipping page 943Paul Radisich in the Ralt RT4 he would drive in the Lady Wigram Trophy race, with Ken Smith behind him from…

Kiwi driver tipped to take top honoursPress advertising feature previewing the Digital Computers Formula Pacific round at the Benson and Hedges…

Who'll win the battle?

Group A racing very popularPreview of the Benson and Hedges Group A touring cars at Wigram: a one-hour race on Saturday and a second on…

Radisich set for trophy race winJohn Hawkins tips Paul Radisich to win the 1988 Lady Wigram Trophy after four wins in six starts in the…

Canadian driver relishes challengeProfile of Paul Tracy, 19, Toronto, 1986 fifth in the World Formula Ford championship and a Canadian Formula…

Sun, beer, racing - a busy day at WigramChristopher Moore's colour piece on the crowd at the 1988 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: spectators sunbaking…

Right man won world title - StewartGeorge Tanner reports on a conversation with three-times world champion Jackie Stewart, in Christchurch to…

Vintage racer leaves N.Z.The historic P3 Alfa Romeo, which won the Lady Wigram Trophy in 1951, 1952 and 1953, left New Zealand to be…

Series promises more improvementJohn Hawkins previews the 1989 Benson and Hedges international series (Baypark Jan 8, Pukekohe Jan 15,…