Speedway Thrills To-night

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 35, 12 February 1936, Page 8

Speedway Thrills To-night

ANOTHER .GREAT EVENING’S ATTRACTION. Patrons of the Manaivatu Speedway will havo another opportunity this evening of seeing Putt Mossman’s Yankee cinder shifters in action, and judging by their performance last week the evening will be an exciting one. Speedway fans are unanimous in their opinion. that tho American team has given tho best show ever seen in Palmerston North, every' rider being out to win. An additional attraction this ' week will' be the first appearance of . Stan Greatrex, one of England’s foremost riders, who is to appear in' a special match race of four laps against Byrd McKinney, of U.S.A., and other events. Howard Tolley, late of Manawatu and now riding very successfully in Wellington, will also make a reappearance on tho local track. Putt Mossman will give an exhibition of trick-riding, /including his ladder climb over an extended ladder, aud is again assured of a warm welcome from his audience. Ho is without doubt the world’s foremost stunt motor-cyclist. Tho programme will be an excellent ono. and it is confidently expected that although last week Is will eclipse anything previously seen. If you have not seen- a speedway meeting you havo missed something worth while and to-night again give you the opportunity of having an enjoyable and exciting evening’s entertainment. The main stand is being made available for 1500 seats in addition to . the 800 on the small stand. Cars will also be admitted at a nominal charge.