Alan Palmer, of Christchurch, fits an air cleaner to a carburettor of the Volkswagen-powered midget car he hopes will carry him to victory in the South Island championship at Ruapuna Park Speedway this evening. A former holder of the title, Palmer was runner-up last year to another Christchurch driver, Kevin Proctor. Drivers from as far afield as Auckland and Invercargill have entered for the championship.
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65Alan Palmer, of Christchurch, fits an air cleaner to a carburettor of the Volkswagen-powered midget car he hopes will carry him to victory in the South Island championship at Ruapuna Park Speedway this evening. A former holder of the title, Palmer was runner-up last year to another Christchurch driver, Kevin Proctor. Drivers from as far afield as Auckland and Invercargill have entered for the championship. Press, 23 February 1980, Page 6
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