1987 Wellington Street Race

In 1987, the Wellington Street Race on the city's waterfront—often called the "Monaco of the South Pacific"—was so popular that two separate 500-kilometre endurance races were held. The first took place in January, while the second occurred in October as a round of the inaugural [FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) January 1987: The Traditional Summer EventThe Context: Since its introduction in 1985, the Wellington 500 had utilized a January date to capitalize on the international motorsport off-season. This event showcased a diverse Group A field, featuring the final competitive outing of the Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) Jaguar XJS models.The Winners: Australian racing legends Peter Brock and Allan Moffat drove a Mobil-sponsored Holden VK Commodore to victory, securing a dominant double-win for the Holden Dealer Team.