1987 New Zealand International Formula Pacific season

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The 1987 Mita Copies NZ International Formula Pacific Championship was the 11th season of the New Zealand International Formula Pacific series.

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MANZ International Formula Pacific Championship

Champion: Flag of New Zealand.svg Mike Thackwell

Runner Up: Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich

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Results

DateRoundCircuitRaceWinning driverWinning teamWinning car
28/12/86Round 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Bay Park RacewayRace 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mike Thackwell Ralt Australia Ralt-Ford RT4
Race 2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mike Thackwell Ralt Australia Ralt-Ford RT4
04/01/87Round 2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Pukekohe Race 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mike Thackwell Ralt Australia Ralt-Ford RT4
Race 2 Flag of the United States.svg Davy Jones Graeme Lawrence Autosport Ralt-Ford RT4
11/01/87Round 3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Manfeild Race 1 Flag of the United States.svg Davy Jones Graeme Lawrence Autosport Ralt-Ford RT4
Race 2 Flag of the United States.svg Davy Jones Graeme Lawrence Autosport Ralt-Ford RT4
18/01/87Round 4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wigram Race 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Paul Radisich Ralt-Ford RT4
Race 2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Paul Radisich Ralt-Ford RT4

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Table

PlaceDriverCar - Engine
1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mike Thackwell Ralt-Ford RT4
2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Ralt-Ford RT4
3 Flag of the United States.svg Davy Jones Ralt-Ford RT4
etc.

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References

  1. "Mita Copiers NZ International Formula Pacific Championship 1987 standings | Driver Database".
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2013-09-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Mita Copiers NZ International Formula Pacific Championship 1987 standings | Driver Database".