BROADSIDING.

Press, 1 February 1930, Page 11

BROADSIDING.

MONICA PARK SPEEDWAY

To-night Speedway patrons will see a real champion in action on the track at Monica Park The international rider. Charles Spinks makes his first appearance in Christchurch, and already keenest interest is being shown by the public. If he produces anything like his best form,, and there is no reiVon why he should not, his riding mil be a revelation to all- H»? prowess on the track first claims the admiration of spectators, and his quiet be" l "* *«"" *° ™- crease his popularity. His an M performances so far have been well up to the standard of what he has to' owjei". lie has competed successfully in England and the Continent as well as in Australia, and truly deserve* the title of an international champion In the Golden Helmet rnce in Wellington two weeks ago, he beat Kilmister by over 40 yards in the record time of Imm 20sec, the fastest lap being done in 19 l-sse«. When one considers the splendid performance of Sticpewich last week here i-i doing the four lap* in lmin 25 l-ssec. the real significance of Spinks's performance ,s seen. The event of the merit is the Australian match race between Spinks and Sticpewich. It is scheduled for three h?ats, but in the event of either winning the first two. then the third heat will not be held. Sticpewich is one of the best Australian riders at present in New Zealand, and knows this trick well. His ridin? last week surprised and excited the crowd, and thp management ons-ireo 1 him for a further two weeks. The local ri'd<-rs sre all in good form and have entered for the handicap and scratch races. The Gold Sn'h match race will be held to-night, and the handicaps a™ » nc,! tnat s™* should be seen.