SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONS

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 148, 19 December 1929, Page 11

SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONS

Spectacular broadsiding displays were given at the Kilbirnie Stadium Speedway to-day; when Charlie Spinks and Lionel van Praag, two of Australia's champion riders, had their first try-out since'arriving in New Zealand, The track was heavy after the rain, but each rider registered 21sec for a lap, which left no, doubts as to their ability as "dirt track" riders. Both have made much faster time than that which now stands as the New Zealand record, set' up by Wally Kilmisfer last Saturday, and .-with two other noted A;vtralians, Arthur Mann and Syd. Perkins to keep them moving there should be some very fast times next Saturday night. Of I the riders who came to New Zealand I ahead of those who arrived this week, Mann and Perkins stand out as the best, and the reappearance of these two speedway "stars" will add to: the attractiveness of Saturday's meeting, at -which Kilmister will be tested to the full. All the Australians are to participate in the Golden Helmet contest, and, with \Kilmister fight out to beat off the challengers, the racing should be the most, spectacular and exciting ever witnessed here. :It is a rare occurrence for so many champions to -be seen in action at the one. meeting, and there is_ every prospect of the occasion being easily, the best of its kind ever staged here. Apart from the Golden Helmet contest there will be numerous other races, as well as attempts'on the record. Special announcements regarding the meeting are made elsewhere in this issue. . ... .. .