ROAD RACING

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 123, 26 May 1928, Page 19

ROAD RACING

OPPOSITION IN SOUTH Tho opinion .that road racing of all kinds should bo put a stop to was expressed at last week's meeting of the Marlborough Automobile Association by Mr. JP. Lissaman, who drew attention to a- recent cycle road race between Blenheim and "Waihopai, and pointed out that under present-day traffic conditions cyclists racing head-down along a, main highway meant a risk of serious accident. He also roundly condemned speed trials of motor vehicles, instancing a case last year in which a car travelled from Christchurch through Marlborough and Nelson and the West Coast and so back to Christchurch in 24 hours. Tho speaker concluded by moving as a remit to the quaiterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union: "That Motor Associations throughout the country should do their utmost to discountenance or prevent road racing or road record breaking of all descriptions, and, it' necessary, should call un the Government . to ■■frame legislation for that purpose." Mr. 11. K. Dix seconded the motion, which was carried, Mr. K. V. Bythcll dissenting. Dr. AY. X Redman'expressed tho view thnt though cycle rood racing .should not be permitted on the main highways, it should be encouraged, under proper supervision, on the less frequented roads, as it was a fine spurt. H< also expressed the opinion that motoi reliability trials, which were not speel trials, should be excepted. Tho president (Mr. K. P. Furncss) endorsed Dr. Kedman's views, and on his suggestion it was decided to incorporate- "tliem in Mr. Lisjaman's mo ~ tion. ' i