1974 New Zealand Grand Prix
| 1974 New Zealand Grand Prix | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race 3 of 8 in 1974 Tasman Series | |||
| File:Wigram Airfield Circuit map.png | |||
| Race details | |||
| Date | 19 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 | United Kingdom Peter Gethin | Chevron-Chevrolet | |
| Time | 1:03.6 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Elfin-Repco | ||
| Second | Chevron-Chevrolet | ||
| Third | Chevron-Chevrolet | ||
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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
| Pos | No. | Driver | Car | Laps | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Australia John McCormack | Elfin MR5 / Repco 4994cc V8 | 47 | 52min 29.8sec | |
| 2 | 3 | Belgium Teddy Pilette | Chevron B24 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 47 | + 41.4 s | |
| 3 | 2 | United Kingdom Peter Gethin | Chevron B24 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 47 | + 56.9 s | |
| 4 | 18 | New Zealand David Oxton | Begg FM5 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 47 | + 1:04.2 s | |
| 5 | 22 | New Zealand Garry Pedersen | McLaren M18 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 46 | + 1 Lap | |
| 6 | 14 | New Zealand Graeme Lawrence | Lola T332 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 45 | + 2 Laps | |
| 7 | 21 | New Zealand Allan McCully | Begg FM5 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 45 | + 2 Laps | |
| 8 | 15 | New Zealand Reg Cook | Lola T300 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 42 | + 5 Laps | |
| 9 | 12 | New Zealand Baron Robertson | Elfin MR5 / Repco 4994cc V8 | 40 | + 7 Laps | |
| 10 | 11 | New Zealand Ken Smith | March 732 / Cosworth 1930cc 4cyl | 34 | + 13 Laps | |
| Ret | 16 | New Zealand Dexter Dunlop | McRae GM1 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 38 | Fuel Injection | |
| Ret | 1 | New Zealand Graham McRae | McRae GM2 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 30 | Valve Spring | |
| Ret | 10 | Australia Warwick Brown | Lola T332 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 27 | Gearbox | |
| Ret | 19 | New Zealand Robbie Booth | Begg FM4 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 24 | Differential | |
| Ret | 7 | Australia Johnnie Walker | Lola T330 / Repco 4994cc V8 | 20 | Gearbox | |
| Ret | 6 | Australia Max Stewart | Lola T330 / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 12 | Oil Line | |
| Ret | 20 | New Zealand Neil Doyle | Surtees TS9B / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 7 | Suspension | |
| Ret | 24 | New Zealand John Laney | McLaren M10B / Chevrolet 4995cc V8 | 7 | Engine | |
| Source(s):[3][4] | ||||||
References
- ↑ Australian Competition Yearbook 1975 Edition. 1975. pp. 54–55.
- ↑ "Quick Guide to the New Zealand Grand Prix". Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "1974 Round 3 Wigram". sergent.com.au. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ↑ "New Zealand Grand Prix – Pukekohe, 19 Jan 1974". oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 28 October 2015.