Scheme For Young Drivers Supported
Reinstatement of the “driver to Europe” scheme for promising New Zealand i racing drivers should be a major concern of the I various motor-racing clubs ' throughout New Zealand, j the New Zealand driver, Bruce McLaren, said in Christchurch yesterday. Both McLaren and the present world champion, Denis Hulme, were sent to Europe under the scheme, which has now been abandoned. It was originally financed by proceeds from the car park at the New Zealand Grand Prix.
Having successful racing drivers performing in Europe and the United States made New Zealand’s name better known abroad and helped national pride. “This is the same in any sport, whether it’s tiddlywinks, Rugby, or motor-rac-ing,” McLaren said. Although the scheme could be financed from lottery grants, for instance, he felt it would be far better if the car clubs banded together and co-operated in the venture, McLaren said.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31580, 18 January 1968, Page 11
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