P.M. finds racing ‘exhilarating’
PA Auckland The Prime Minister, Mr Lange, took to the track at the wheel of a fuel-in-jected 1600 cu cm Ford Laser in the New Zealand Grand Prix meeting at Pukekohe yesterday. In spite of crossing the line last , in both of his five-lap races he won praise from fellow drivers, and . claimed a personal victory by completing his last lap five seconds faster than his' first
“That’s damn . good. To go out with no practice the day before, do 10 laps and improve five seconds.
that’s really good,” said the manager of Mr Lange’s race team, Mr Dave Slater. Mr Slater, last year’s national Laser champion, said that Mr Lange had shown real ability. A fellow driver was quick to agree. Mr Lange, flushed with excitement after his final race, described the experience as “exhilarating.” “The sense of excitement was incredible. I just found it a remarkable experience.” “I thoroughly enjoyed it and I can understand why 3e get kooHed on it" ?...
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