Season 1990
Results · 1990
Lady Wigram Trophy 1990: Craig Baird (Swift-Cosworth), NZ International Formula Pacific.
Manfeild · Peter Jackson International Series, Manfeild round · 21 January 1990
Formula Pacific, Manfeild (Race 1)
Formula Pacific, Manfeild (Race 2)
Reports: Formula Pacific Series results: top 6 after Round 3 at Manfeild
Ruapuna · Lady Wigram Trophy meeting · 28 January 1990
Lady Wigram Trophy Race (50 laps) · 50 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Baird (Hamilton) | Swift Ford | 16:36.22 won by under one second | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 |
| 2 | Ken Smith (Auckland) | Swift Ford | 16:36.86 | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 |
| 3 | Robbie Groff (USA) | Swift | 12.52 sec behind | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 |
| 4 | Ian MacDonald (Auckland) | Ralt RT4 | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 | |
| 4 | Paul Radisich | Reynard | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 | |
| 5 | Dean Cockerton (Auckland) | Ralt RT4 | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 | |
| 5 | Barrie Thomlinson | Ralt RT4 | 29 Jan 1990, 31 Jan 1990 +1 | |
| 6 | Richard Lester (Palmerston North) | Ralt RT4 | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 | |
| 8 | Steve Richards | Ralt RT4 | Feb 1990 | |
| 10 | Ross Heffernan | Ralt RT4 | Feb 1990 | |
| 11 | Heather Spurle | Ralt RT4 | Feb 1990 | |
| DNF | Jovy Marcelo | Swift Ford DB4 | Feb 1990 |
Hansells Sun Valley Thundersaloon championship, Heat 1 (10 laps) · 10 laps
Hansells Sun Valley Thundersaloon championship, Heat 2 (8 laps) · 10 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieran Wills | 7:05.20 | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 | |
| 2 | Kayne Scott | Nissan turbo | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +2 | |
| 3 | Rodger Freeth | Rover Starlet | 29 Jan 1990, 31 Jan 1990 +1 | |
| 4 | Brett Willis | Feb 1990 | ||
| 5 | John Osborne | Feb 1990 |
Formula Ford, Race 1 (20 laps) · 20 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Larsen | Swift | 15:08.05 won both heats | 29 Jan 1990, 31 Jan 1990 |
| 2 | Mark Pedersen | Van Diemen | 29 Jan 1990, 31 Jan 1990 | |
| 3 | Martin Carpenter (Australia) | Swift | 31 Jan 1990 | |
| 3 | Grant Campbell | Swift | 31 Jan 1990 |
Castrol Group N.Z. Saloon Car championship, Race 1 (10 laps) · 10 laps
Mini 7s, Race 1 (8 laps) · 8 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angus Fogg (Hastings) | 2.5 sec ahead | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +1 | |
| 2 | Avon Hyde | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +1 | ||
| 3 | Peter Black | 29 Jan 1990, 31 Jan 1990 |
Mini 7s, Race 2 (8 laps) · 8 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Black | 7:10.25 | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +1 | |
| 2 | Avon Hyde | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +1 | ||
| 3 | Angus Fogg (Hastings) | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 +1 |
Ray Parke Autos Pre 65 (Race 1) · 8 laps
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Little | Valiant | 6:57.71 | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 |
| 2 | Paul Roffey | Chevrolet | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 | |
| 3 | Chris Blackwood | Falcon | 29 Jan 1990, 29 Jan 1990 |
Motorcraft Formula Ford championship (Heat 1)
Motorcraft Formula Ford championship (Heat 2, 20 laps) · 20 laps
Reports: Ruapuna named as race venue · Ruapuna to host Lady Wigram race · Venue switch mooted · Ruapuna takes Wigram series round · Series moved to Ruapuna · Radisich unworried by track changes · Peter Jackson International Series at Ruapuna Park · Hot rod driver's challenge to N.Z. car racers · Late start driver shows way · The start of a new Lady Wigram era? · Owen brothers have a point to prove · Ralt driver's raffle
The 1990 clippings
Formula Pacific Series results: top 6 after Round 3 at ManfeildPeter Jackson International Series box giving the top six in each Formula Pacific race at Manfeild (round 3,…
Peter Jackson International Series at Ruapuna ParkEnglish driver Rod Birley, a former English hot rod champion who raced a Cosworth-powered Mitsubishi Starion…
Late start driver shows wayProfile of Aucklander Barrie Thomlinson, 30, the most impressive of the first-time NZ drivers in the 1990…
The start of a new Lady Wigram era?Kerr's Motorsport column on moving the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting to Ruapuna for 1990 and 1991 because the…
Danger no worry to 'speed freak'Auckland's Heather Spurle, holder of the women's world water speed record (212km/h), was in Christchurch to…
Epic clash by Smith, Radisich tippedKerr expects an epic Ken Smith v Paul Radisich clash at Ruapuna in the fourth round of the 1990 Peter…
Frontrunners turn on the pressurePreview of the Ruapuna Lady Wigram Trophy meeting supporting classes.
Peter Jackson International Series: Come on feel the noise
Peter Jackson International Motor Racing Series, Ruapuna Park 27/28 January
Will Lady Wigram stay at Ruapuna?Hawkins' Racing column discusses the first Lady Wigram Trophy meeting inside Ruapuna Park, forced by…
Youngest driver wins Lady Wigram TrophyCraig Baird, 19, of Hamilton won both Formula Pacific races at Ruapuna, including the 50-lap Lady Wigram…
Formula Pacific Series results: top 6 after Round 4 at RuapunaPeter Jackson International Series results box for the Ruapuna round: Craig Baird won both races from Ken…
Experience bows to youthPhoto feature: 19-year-old Hamilton driver Craig Baird won both Peter Jackson Formula Pacific races…
Ruapuna results from SundayResults of the 28 January 1990 Ruapuna meeting: Craig Baird won the 25-lap Formula Pacific race and the…
Baird takes twoCraig Baird, 19, won the 50-lap Lady Wigram Trophy at Ruapuna on 28 January 1990 in extreme heat, holding…
Results - RuapunaFull results with fastest laps from the Ruapuna Peter Jackson meeting of 27-28 January 1990: Formula Pacific…
Peter Jackson International Series featuring top overseas driversPeter Jackson series box after round 2 at Timaru (January 1991); the placing names are missing, only points…