MOTOR-CYCLE GRAND PRIX.
RACE ON ISLE OF MAN. (BRITISH OmCIAJ.. WIftBLEBS ) (Received September 9th, 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, September 8. The .senior Grand Prix motor-cycle race over 1226 miles ol road on the Isle of Man took place in heavy rain, with low-lying clouds on the mountains. There were many minor accidents owing to skidding, and twelve riders were eliminated, water penetrating the magnetos of their machines Record speeds were out of the question, but the race was won at an average speed of 67.32 miles an hour by Glenhill, on a Norton. Daniell, also on a Norton, was second, with n speed of 66.97 miles an hour, anil Swavy, on a Rudge, was third, with 65.90 miles an hour.
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20648, 10 September 1932, Page 10
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