AGAIN POSTPONED

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11547, 26 January 1932, Page 5

AGAIN POSTPONED

ATTACK ON SPEED RECORD WASHOUTS ON BEACH ‘ • WIZARD” DISAPPOINTED (Press Association.) NINETY MILE BEACH, Tan. 25 Although this morning, everything, pointed to “Wizard” making an ntlempt on the ten mile rrrord and all preparations were made for a run this afternoon, an inspection of the beach -.showed that last night’s spring tide had caused big washouts iu the track north of. HuKatere. Tho indications earlier were- that flic beaeli had lueen well t tea rod up by tho heavy seas and the - highest tide of tin: season, but the wind was in the wrong direction, causing side currents which made the washouts.

Smith was patently disappointed at the state of the beach. lie ran the whole length of the course in a touring ear, while feverish rntparutious were made at the garage to get ready. On his return Smith stated that lie would not take the Enterprise out. Racing tyres and wheels had been fitted and flagmen front Kaitaia had all arrived to mark the 'course. The timing apparatus was also sent up the beach, but it is understood the van will be parked in the sandhills, as, if there is another heavy sea tonight, Smith hopes to he übie to do something to-morrow. ATTEMPT ON FLYING MILEREACH .MUCH. IMPROVED (Press Association.) NINETY MILE BEACH, Jan. 25. Air Alostyu stated that it was hoped to get the attack on tiie Lying mile over by "Wednesday, and that it was possible that Smith would not worry about tho ten-milo and fivemile records if the beach was light for the big event this wee*. There ha's been great-improvement iu the surface of late, and last li’ght a heavy wind brought ilie spring tide well up. Yesterday Smith announced his intention of making a trial run, and flagmen from Kaitaia arrived. lie was prevented ,by the poor visibility, for at dead low tide if was impossible to see clearly for more than 100 yards owing to the heavy mist hanging close to the ground. Smith, however, had tho enterprise wheeled out of tho garage and the engine finally tested. Smith was moro than, satisfied with its performance, and stated that all was ready to take the ear out whenever tho beach was right* No more work lias to be done to.,the racer, and after yesterday’s test the driver was more confident than cyer that ho will accomplish what hq has set out to do.