MOTOR-CAR RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18942, 13 February 1925, Page 13

MOTOR-CAR RACING.

THE MURIWAi MEETING. LIST OF THE HANDICAPS. The handicaps for the motor-car races at Muriwai Beach on Saturday, February 21, were declared yesterday. The limits have been much reduced from last year, and this should tend to make closer finishes and more exciting racing. Some very fast cars have entered, and among the drivers is an ex-world's record holder on the Takapuna racetrack, in motor-cycle racing. Lcn Maugham. who js so well known to the Auckland public for his daring ridin?, will pilot an Austin in the main events. All the champonship races will begin with a rolling start. The competitors will bo assembled back along the Leach and will come up in line, led by the starter s car which will svring wide, on reaching the starting post, allowing the competitors a clear track on which to accelerate and start the race. Acceptances for the various close at the association's office to-day at 5 p.m. The handicaps are as follow, drivers names are given after the name of the car, where the owners are not themselves competitors Onea Handicm, 16 miles, 3 turns—H. Bartleet (Vauxhall), scr; J. W. Andrew and Sons (Ford), S. Andrews, scr: G. A. Haydon (Ford), S. A. Haydon, 395; C. W F. Hamilton (Sunbeam). 1m 18s; A. T. Bell (Stutz), lm 18s; M. Stuart (tord), lm 18s; Auckland Motor Co. (Alvis) F. G. Farrell, lm 575; Leyland Motors (Itala), D. fc. Banchop lm 575; A. Irving (Bugatti), lm 575; Dester Motors (Eollin), B. A. Dexter, lm 575; R. JB. Wilson (Jewett], 2oi 235; Magnus Motors (Austin 7), L. iianghain, 2m 235; Seabrook, Fowlds (Austin 7). J. Seabrook, 2m 235; Holliday Motors (Rugby), H. W. Hollida-r. 2m 495; L. F. Bedford (Rugby), 2m 493; L. H. Johnson (Chevrolet) 2m 495; Auckland Motor Co. (Standard), F. G. Fnrrell, 3m 545; F. Ballin (Standard), S. Ashby, sm. .. _ - , Junior Handicap, 16 miles. 3 turns.— Auckland Motor Co. (Alvis), F. G. Farrell, scr; A. Irving (Bugatti). scr; Seabrooii, Fowlds (Austin 7), J. Seabrook, 265; Magnus Motors (Austin 7), L. Mangham 265; A. Hatrick and Co. (Armstrong, Siddeley), H. Arrnitage, 525; I. K. Buchanan (Horstman), 525; Auckland Motor Co. (Standard), P. G. Farrell, lm 575; F. Ballin (Standard), S. Ashby, 3m 2s. , Touring Car Handicap, 5 miles, 1 turn.— M. Spiers (Stutz) scr; B. Fielder (Chandlerl, 8s: K. Ramsay (Hudson), 20s; G. Smith (Chandler), 20s: H. Butcher (Studebakef), 325; W. Ah Chee (Buick) 325; G. Goodman (Chandler), 40s j C. J. Paine (Buick). 40s; H. W. Cropp (Chevrolet), lm 8s: F. Ballin (Standard). S. Ashby, lm 20s. Ladies' Handicap Race, 2| tniiea, straight. —Miss V. Love (Chandler), scr; Miss B.' Selby (Buick), 8s; Mrs. Butcher (Studel.aker), Ss; Mrs. E. J. Miller (Austin). 13s; Mrs. D, McFariane (Fiat), 225; Hoyes Motors (Oldsinobile), 225.