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1950 New Zealand Grand Prix

New Zealand  1950 New Zealand Grand Prix
Race details
1st New Zealand Grand Prix
Date 18 March 1950
Location Ohakea Circuit, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Course Temporary racing facility
Course length 5.8 km (3.6 mi)
Distance 30 laps, 174 km (108 mi)
Weather Sunny
Pole position
Driver
  • Australia Garry Coglan
MG TC Special
Fastest lap
Driver New Zealand Laurie Powell V8 Special / Ford 3622cc V8
Time 3:10.0
Podium
First
  • New Zealand John McMillan
Jackson Special
Second
  • New Zealand Hec Green
Wolseley Special
Third
  • New Zealand Fordy Farland
Singer-Buick

The 1950 New Zealand Grand Prix was a motor race held at the Ohakea Circuit on 18 March 1950. It was the first New Zealand Grand Prix to be held and was won by John McMillan.


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