1974 New Zealand Grand Prix

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1974 New Zealand Grand Prix
Race 3 of 8 in 1974 Tasman Series
Wigram Airfield Circuit map.png
Race details
Date19 January 1974
Location Wigram Airfield Circuit, Christchurch, New Zealand
Course Temporary racing facility
Course length 3.54 km (2.20 miles)
Distance 47 laps, 166 km (103 miles)
Weather Light Cloud
Fastest lap
Driver Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Gethin Chevron-Chevrolet
Time 1:03.6
Podium
First Elfin-Repco
Second Chevron-Chevrolet
Third Chevron-Chevrolet

The 1974 New Zealand Grand Prix was a race held at the Wigram Airfield Circuit on 19 January 1974. The race had 20 starters. This was the first and only New Zealand Grand Prix to be held at the Wigram Airfield Circuit, and the race was also the 1974 Lady Wigram Trophy. [1] The race was moved to Wigram from the usual Pukekohe to be part of the Commonwealth Games being held in Christchurch. [2]

It was the 20th New Zealand Grand Prix, 23rd Lady Wigram Trophy [3] and doubled as the third round of the 1974 Tasman Series, Australian John McCormack won his second NZGP in succession in his Elfin MR5 who finished ahead of Belgian Teddy Pilette and Briton Peter Gethin. The first New Zealand driver to finish was David Oxton in the Begg FM5 who came in 4th place.

Classification

PosNo.DriverCarLapsTime
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John McCormack Elfin MR5 / Repco 4994cc V84752min 29.8sec
23 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Teddy Pilette Chevron B24 / Chevrolet 4995cc V847+ 41.4 s
32 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Gethin Chevron B24 / Chevrolet 4995cc V847+ 56.9 s
418 Flag of New Zealand.svg David Oxton Begg FM5 / Chevrolet 4995cc V847+ 1:04.2 s
522 Flag of New Zealand.svg Garry Pedersen McLaren M18 / Chevrolet 4995cc V846+ 1 Lap
614 Flag of New Zealand.svg Graeme Lawrence Lola T332 / Chevrolet 4995cc V845+ 2 Laps
721 Flag of New Zealand.svg Allan McCullyBegg FM5 / Chevrolet 4995cc V845+ 2 Laps
815 Flag of New Zealand.svg Reg Cook Lola T300 / Chevrolet 4995cc V842+ 5 Laps
912 Flag of New Zealand.svg Baron Robertson Elfin MR5 / Repco 4994cc V840+ 7 Laps
1011 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ken Smith March 732 / Cosworth 1930cc 4cyl34+ 13 Laps
Ret16 Flag of New Zealand.svg Dexter DunlopMcRae GM1 / Chevrolet 4995cc V838Fuel Injection
Ret1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Graham McRae McRae GM2 / Chevrolet 4995cc V830Valve Spring
Ret10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warwick Brown Lola T332 / Chevrolet 4995cc V827Gearbox
Ret19 Flag of New Zealand.svg Robbie BoothBegg FM4 / Chevrolet 4995cc V824Differential
Ret7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Johnnie Walker Lola T330 / Repco 4994cc V820Gearbox
Ret6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Stewart Lola T330 / Chevrolet 4995cc V812Oil Line
Ret20 Flag of New Zealand.svg Neil Doyle Surtees TS9B / Chevrolet 4995cc V87Suspension
Ret24 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Laney McLaren M10B / Chevrolet 4995cc V87Engine
Source(s): [3] [4]

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References

  1. Australian Competition Yearbook 1975 Edition. 1975. pp. 54–55.
  2. "Quick Guide to the New Zealand Grand Prix". Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. 1 2 "1974 Round 3 Wigram". sergent.com.au. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  4. "New Zealand Grand Prix – Pukekohe, 19 Jan 1974". oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
Preceded by Tasman Series
1974
Succeeded by
Preceded by New Zealand Grand Prix
1974
Succeeded by