10-MILE RECORD
ATTEMPT THIS EVENING CONDITIONS NOW PERFECT. “WIZARD” SMITH’S INTENTIONS. By Telegraph—Press Association. Ninety-Mil# Beach, Jan. 26. At low water, between 4 and 5 o’clock this afternoon, “Wizard” Smith intends to attack the teumlle record, and if successful it is anticipated that other records will be attempted within the next two days. Smith had announced his intention of attempting the record yesterday afternoon, and all preparations, such as fitting the racing tyres, loading a truck with spares and having flagmen on the spot, were made just before low water. However, Smith inspected the whole of the course, and then anno, teed that there were several washouts higher up the beach. Smith seems determined to get some thing done. He stated that he wishes to start near the surf and run a diagonal course along the beach until he enters the ten- He stretch. He will then straighten up for the dash. He will be content with approaching the timing switch at a speed between 90 and 100 miles an hour, and when about a mile from the start of the timed stretch, to speed up to about 150 miles an hour. The weather this morning was good, and visibility excellent.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 36, 26 January 1932, Page 5
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