SPEED THRILLS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 304, 26 December 1939, Page 10

SPEED THRILLS.

MIDGET CAR SEASON.

MOTOR CYCLE RACES.

ATTRACTION AT WESTERN SPRINGS. The midget ear and motor cycle racing sesuson opened at Western Springs Stadium on Saturday night before an attendance of over 5000. The main event of the evening, a midget ear race over 12 laps, attracted 10 entrants, and was noteworthy for a splendid performance by J. Mathieson in an exceptionally cloee finish. F. Brewer was successful in the Valentine Cup and the Butcher Cup, while I. Brewer, who was making his first appearance on the track, was second to hie brother in both heat and final of the latter race. There were 6ome thrilling contests between A. Mattson and C. Buchanan-in the motor-cycle events, the former showing superior cornering to win by a very narrow margin in both races. Following are the results:— MIDGET CARS. Time Trial (one lap).—A. Dexter (Dexter Motors' Riley), 22 3-ss. 1; W. Forder, 23 2-5, 2; F. Mayer, 245, 3. Butcher Cup (for points cup presented by Mr. H. J. Butcher, four laps).—First heat: W. Forder. 30yds behind. 1 : F. Keefe (Ford Special), limit, 2. Time, 1.44. Second heat : F. Brewer. 60.Yds behind, 1 : I. Brewer. 10yds behind, 2: F. Mayer. 30yds behind, 3. Time. 1.26 3-5. Third heat: K. Wylie (Australia), 60yds behind. 1: M. Kirker. limit. 2; J. Fitzgerald (Australia. Continental Special). 30yds behind. 3. Time, 1.39 2-5. Final: F. Brewer 1. I. Brewer 2. W. Forder 3. Time. 1.33 3-5.

Novelty Event ftwo laps, drivers run three times around ears, three inure laps and last 50 yards on stilts).—C. Segetin 1. Valentine Cup (for points trophy donated by E. and H. Valentine, Limited, eight laps).—F. Brewer 1. R. Royeroft (Plymouth f-pecial) 2, J. Mathieson (Auto Parts Special) 3. Time, 2.59. Consolation Handicap (for trophy presented by Mr. R. Wharfe, four laps*.—First heat : M. Hughes (Continental Special). 40yds behind, 1 ; C. Segetin. 30yds behind. 2; A. Dexter (Dexter Motors' Special). oUvds behind. 3. Time. 1.29 U-3. Second heut : J. Carter, 30yds behind. 1 ; F. Reef? (Ford Special), limit. 2; C. Driver. 30yds behind, 3. Time, 1.33 3-5. Final : M. Hughes 1, C. Segetin 2, J. Carter 3. Time, 1.29. Main Feature Race (for points cup donated by Mr. C. L.. Urquharr, 12 laps).— J. Mathieson, 40yds behind, 1 : F. Mayer, 30yds behind. 2; F. Brewer, 60yds behind, 3. Time, 4.39. MOTOR CYCLES. Holiday Handicap (four laps).—First heat : A. Mattson. 120 yds behind. 1 : R. Seed, 40yds behind. 2; D. Pulford, limit. 3. Time. 1.33. Second heat : L. Perry, 45yds behind. 1; C. Buchanan. 100 yds behind, 2: G. Mudgway. 10yds behind, 3. Time, 1.37 2-5. Final : A. Mattson 1, C. ISuchanan 2, L. ferry 3. Time, 1.31 2-5. Stadium Uandicap (four laps).—First heat: C. Buchanan. 100 yds behind. 1 ; L. Perry, 45yds behind. 2; D. Pulford. limit, 3. Time. 1.32. Second heat : A. Mattson. 120 yds behind. 1; ft. Seed, 40yds behind. 2; H. Falls. 90yds behind. 3. Time, 1.31. Final: A. Mattson 1. C. Buchanan 2, L. Ferry 3. Time. 1.29 3-5.