ROYALTY SUCCEEDS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 155, 4 July 1939, Page 20

ROYALTY SUCCEEDS.

PRINCE IN MOTOR RACE. Prince Birabongse of Siam, popularly known as "B. Bira"' in European motor racing circles, has been one of the most successful racing motorists, in lingland during recent years. On track and road circuits he has scored many notable victories, mostly at the wheel of the Briish light car. the "E.R.A.." Recently Bira decided to register and race as a representative of Siam. he previously having driven as a member of English motor racing organisations. At his first public appearance under hits national colours. Bira repeated his l!):iS success in the coveted "Nuffield Trophy." decided on the Donington road circuit, ly winning the 2(H) miles contest in two' hours 38 minutes (7-">.7S mile per houri on an E.R.A.-Dunlop outfit. Last year, when driving a similar make of car. Bira's winning average in this event was 72.54 miles per hour.

It was recently cabled from London that Prince Birabongse is endeavouring to arrange for a select team of lacing motorists to visit Siain in December next to compete in a rich race he proposes to stage in the palace grounds at Bangkok, (ienerous expenses are be'mcr offered by the Prince to some of the Continental and English motoring aces to make the trip.