MOTOR CYCLE RACES

Northern Advocate, 5 March 1929, Page 4

MOTOR CYCLE RACES

AT KENSINGTON PARK.

RECORD BREAKERS MEET.

The creation of two world’s grass track records and three New Zealand records, distinguished the motor cycle races held on the Takapuna racecourse on Saturday. , P. Coleman, the dashing rider who never fails to maintain sensational speeds, added greatly to his laurels. Ranby’s performance in winning the Middleweight, Championship was excep,tionall, and C. Goodwin’s lightweight machine not only ran second in the championship for larger types, but also broke the record times for the class. Goodwin’s figures for the flying mile are likely to stand for some time. Following are the figures for the various records, old and new:— FLYING MILE RECORDS. 1000 c.c.—P. Cowman (7b,p. Har-iley-Dvidson) .* .. .. 44 4-5 s Previous World’s Record: S. Stratton, Australia .. .. 46 l-5s Previous New Zealand Record: P. Coleman 46 3-5 s 500 e.e. —R. Ranby (34 h.p. Indian) 46 4-5 s Previous New Zealand Record: W. Herbert .. 48 I-5s Existing World’s Record: Connoulty, Australia .. .. 46 2-5 s 350 c.c.—C. Goodwin (2 1 } h.p. Royal Enfield.) ~ 47 3-5 s Previous World’s Record: Arnott, Australia .. .. .. 48 l-5s Previous New Zealand Record: C. Walker 50 4-5 s The above riders, with. others in the same class, arc competing at Kensington Bark on Thursday, and should provide thrill after thrill. Many residents .of this district, both old and young, have never seen high speed motor cycling with its attendant excitement, and the opportunity given on Thursday, of witnessing the world’s best riders, should not be missed. 784