Tag: Bruce McLaren | Talk Motorsport
Arise Sir ‘Mad Mike, ‘Bruce McLaren’s legacy is yours
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I’ve written before about the late, great Bruce McLaren and the role he played on putting New Zealand motorsport –…
Wally Willmott 1941-2019
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The short story is that Walter John Willmott was born in Timaru on the last day of February 1941, became…
A classic encounter with Howden Ganley
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After the hustle and bustle of Monaco F1, the Indy 500 and MotoAmerica Superbikes it was a nice change of…
A Teretonga state of mind
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Here I am working away in what is undoubtedly the best (as in position, elevation, view and facilities) media room…
Skoping out a classic
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What makes a motor racing meeting memorable? What is it, for instance, that makes you hang out for the next…
Is history created by default or design?
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New Zealand motorsport has a rich history, one to be proud of with gratitude to those who have contributed to…
The End of the Wigram Motor Racing Era
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Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 10 (Final) Wigram was the first of the RNZAF bases to close under the…
The Writing on the Wigram Circuit Wall
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Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 9 Racing in 1990 and 1991 was held at Ruapuna Park. This was a…
1979-89: Motor Racing Under Financial Pressures
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Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 8 Financial pressures in running the annual motor racing together with declining attendances continued…
The Post-Formula 1 Years at Wigram
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Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 7 Rolling starts were introduced to Wigram racing in 1970, along with substantially increased…