BROADSIDING.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19814, 30 December 1929, Page 6

BROADSIDING.

MONICA PARK SPEEDWAY.

PERKINS EQUALS TRACK RECORD. Hiding brilliantly, Syd. Perkins, of the Wentworth Oval Speedway, Sydney, thrilled the thousands of spectators who were present at the Monica Park Speedway on Saturday night by equalling the milo track record of lruin 31aec established some week* ago by W. Stipcwich, of Newcastle. Perkins's performance, however, was more meritorious than that of h)3 compatriot in that, while the latter had a clear track upon which to ride, Perkins had to race against two other competitors. Another thrill was provided when Perkina and C Perabo met in the epecial match race of one mile. The latter, who is also an Australian, gave his opponent the rate of his career. First one would b»in a slight lead and then the other would paua him, the race being in doubt till it was over, Perkins winning by the narrowest of margins. Both men provided an object lesson in eliding round the bends and never looked like being unstated, the raco representing- broadsidmg at its best. The local riders are improving with ©very appearance and provided some excellent displays. There were few spills during the meeting, which was favoured with a mild evoning.

In a special challenge race of one mil© between F. Sharman and E. Pyko for the right to meet J. Carter for the gold Bash on Saturdav night, Sharman won easily. Pyke'o mount failing him, as a result oi which he did not finish. The mile was accomplished in lmin 40sec. 1?. Sharman made an attempt to beat tho track record of a mile (lmin 31nec) held by W. Stipcwich, of Newcastle, but failed by a second. The results wer* : 1929 HANDICAP. ONE MILE. first Heat—S. Perkins (ecr) 1, R. Hore (Ssec) 2. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin So 1-Ssoc. Second Heat—X. R. Gray <B#ec) 1. E. Marsh (Ssec) 2. Won by 25 yards. - Time, lmin 37 3-ssec. Third Heat—J. Carter (6sec) 1, E. Pre (11 eecj 2. Won easily. Time, lmin 36 i-saec. fourth Heat—F. Sharman (6soc) 1. P. Lunn ;9sec) 2. Won by 15 yards. Time, lmin 43sec. first Semi-final—Gray 1. Marsh 2. Won by 20 yards, Perkins, who wa» third, beins three yards further back. Time, lmin 37 2-ssec. Second Semi-final—Carter 1, Sharman 2. Won by 50 yards. Time, lmin 39 1-Ssec Final. Gray .. .. ~. 1 Sharman .. .. .. C Won by half a lap. Marsh and Carter «x----periencing trouble and failing to finish. Time, lmin 36sec SPECIAL- MATCH BACE. ONE MILE. Sjd. Perkins .. ~ ..1 C. Perabo .. .. .. 2 Tins was 3 wonderful race, the riders being neck and neck most of the way, Perkins getting tho decision by half a wheel. The spectators were eo thrilled with the display that they cheered for some moments afterwards. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. BIG NINE SCRATCH RACE. One Mile. RoUin? Start. First Heat—S. Perkins 1. Won br 15 yards. Time, lmin 38 3-»sec. Second Heat—C. Perabo 1. Sharman led over the first two laps, after which Perabo Rot in front and won by several yards. Time, lmin 33 4-ss»c. Third Heat—E. Marsh 1. Won hy 100 yards. Time, lmin 33 l-seec. Final Perkins .. .. I Marsh *" § Perkins soon assumed the lead, Perabo** machine sticking him up, ae a reanlt of which he withdrew. Marsh fell but «uhsequent'y rode the distance to qualify for e*cer.d place. Time, lmin 31sec SECOND DIVISION HANDICAP. ONE MILE. First Heat—P Lunn (bct) 1. E. Pre (2sec) 2. Won bv t«n yards. Time, lmin 43e«c. Second Heat—N. Neill facO 1, J K Craig (Isec) 2. Wen by nearly half a lap" Time. Imm 4o«ec. Pinal. Lunn i N«fi! ;' 2 S" J°*t « f°«l % *art and «u genrtg wmll asW he-f*H at-tb*. eanmcmwrneßt of tha

third lap, by which time, however, Lunn had passed him. Lunn had iio difficulty in winning by about 100 yards. Time, linin 46sec.

WELLINGTON MEETING. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON. December 27. At the dirt track meeting. Hpinka (Auk tralia) won the Big Six Handicap. Ki! mister, who broke his machine when hj« crashed over a fallen machine, had to use a motor-cycle he was nof accustomed 10. Navlor defended the silver gauntlet against Pratt.