I.G.A. GRAND PRIX AGAIN FAIR FEATURE
The Grand Prix Race Game has fourteen starters in every race with different manufacturers sponsoring each of the tiny cars.
Fourteen drivers are ahooen for each race from among the thousands of Fair visitors that will flock to the I.GA stand.
Using levers on a control panel at the front of the stand the drivers get their cars out on to the track for the race. Drivers will need real racetrack skill to get their cars away to a good start and to join in the struggle for position.
Adding to the excitement of each race will be the commentary of I.G.A. grocer. Jack Carter, giving a touch of realism to a battle between miniature cars being fought out on an Industries Fair stand. First across the finish line will be presented with pro.
ducts of the manufacturer sponsoring the car. Versatile Jack Carter keeps up interest in the I.G.A. stand between races with witty pater and lively quiz shews. Manufacturers in this year'* Grand Prix are: J. Wattle Ltd., Felix and Fido Foods Ltd., Cooper. MacDougall and Robertson Ltd., Coca Cola, Huttons Ltd., Irving and Stevenson, Ltd, Minnesota Mining Co. Ltd., Bond and Bond Ltd., Weeks Field Ltd., N.Z. Apple and Pear Board, Simms Jones Ltd.. Scott and Bower Ltd., Belpak Ltd-., Kolynos, Tass’s Coffes, and Sanitarium Health Food Co, Ltd.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29901, 15 August 1962, Page 11
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