MOTOR RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20241, 29 April 1929, Page 14

MOTOR RACING.

SPORTS AT THE SPEEDWAY.

SOME SPECTACULAR DRIVING. NEW LAP RECORD ESTABLISHED. About 2000 pc•;11o attended the motor races held by the Muriwai Racing Club oil; tlio Mangero Speedway on Saturday. Although higher speeds were attained, competition was hardly as keen as at the inaugural meeting last month, and tho long waits on several occasions proved tedious. Tho large field of motor-cyclists in tho first raco caused confusion and tho declared result was challenged. This event was accordingly run again. Tho task of watching about 16 cars in tho 10-lap raco baffled most of tho spectators, and many did not agree with tho oflici.nl finding. A protest was entered on behalf of the Whippet, for which first place was claimed, all hough tho car secured no placing in tho official view. Tho objection will bo under consideration to-day.

Tho most spectacular driving was that of K. B. Wilson, but his Stutz was never ablo to overcome its handicaps. In one raco tho Stutz established a new lap record of lm 10 3-ss, a timo which meant an average speed of nearly 64 miles an hour. Tho last raco was run at 5.30 p.m., in failing light, and ono car was actually raced with headlights. An interlude was provided by a "stunting" display by Captain M. C. McGregor, pilot of the Hamilton Airways Moth. The Manukau Amateur Cycling Club staged a 32 miles race. About 25 machines started, tho placings being:—H. Russell, 50s, 1; N. Casey, Bss, 2; L. B. Roberts, 30s, 3.

Following aro the results of the motor racing:—

MOTOR-CYCLE HANDICAP. 5 l:ip3. Raleigh (A. MuUson), 50s 1 Indian (W. Herbert), see - A.J.S. (P. Butler), 30s 5 Also Started. —Royal Enfield (C. Coodwin), scr; Royal Enfield (C. Goldberg), Douglas (IT. K. Cutten), ss; Harley-David-son (T. Blomtiekl). 15s; Rex Acino (J. GarniHon), A.J.S. (R. Keeling), 30s; Res Acme (A. C'uthbertson), f>os; A.J.S. (S. August), 555. Mattson passed the two limit maolnnes in tho first lap and was never overtaken. Cuthbertson and Butler took second and third places in the first lap an.d held them until the end of the, fourth circuit. Herbert. who had given a fine display of skill and speed in racing through the field from scratch, ran into second place in tho last mile, and Butler passed C'uthbertson for third place. Mattson won by about 50yds and a similar distance separated Herbert and Butler. Herbert averaged nearly 00 miles an hour for tho 6i miles course. His tixno was 5m 23 3-ss, tho winner's time being Cm 22 53.

CLOSED AND TOURING CARS, •t laps. Essex (O. Campbell), 00.-? . . . . . . 1 Ford (F. G. O'Mera), 70s .. ..2 Ford (S. A. Andrew), 70s . . . . '•'> Also Started.—Chrysler (B. Shorter). 20s; Hupmobile (Railway Petrol Station), Hudson (A. J. Wilson). -10 a; Oldsmobile (Paine Bros.), 50s; Chandler (F. S. Stubbs), Chrysler (L. Monks), 00s: Oldsmobile (11. Ferguson), Ford (T. Andrew), Chevrolet (A. P. Paine). 70s; Whippet (Canadian Knight Co.), Buiek (S. Phillipson), Tss; Triumph (B. Craig), Austin (R. Grierson), 80s. O'Mcra's Ford led at tho end of tho first and second laps but during the first two miles of the race G. Campbell's Essex showed superior speed, and half a dozen were passed, the third lap commencing with the Essex hard behind the Ford. Andrew's Ford was then third. In the third lap Paine Bros.' Oldsmobile showed good speed and ran into fourth place. Shortens Chrysler did not come up to expectations, and the Hudson, Chevrolet and Hupmobile were tho only cars it overhauled during the race. Tho Essex crossed the finishing line lis ahead of O'Mca's Ford, which had a comfortable lead on the other Ford. Paine's Oldsmobile was fourth, followed by Monks' Chrysler and the Whippet in that order. Seven others completed tho course. Time, Cm 19 3-ss. CAR HANDICAP. Up to 9 h.p. ■! lapsAustin (S. Cleave), scr .. .. 1 Austin (R. Grierson), scr . . . . . . 2 Triumph (B. 11. Craig), 10s .. ..3 Also Started.—Triumph (('. D. Johnson), scr; Austin (D. McColl), 15s; Austin (L. C. Ilardley), 15s. At the end of tho first lap Craig's Triumph led by 50yds from nardiey's Austin. In the second lap Cleave's Austin took tho lead, closely followed by Gricison's Austin. McColl retired. Cleave and Grierson improved their lead on the other three cars in the third and fourth laps, and Cleave finished 10s ahead of the second car. There was close competition between the two Triumphs for third place. Grain getting the decision by less than a car's length, '.rime, Cm 535. LADIES' HANDICAP, laps.

Essex (Mrs. A. Bassemden). 20s .. .. 1 Chrysler (Mrs. J!. Rumble), 15s .. ..2

Chrysler (Mrs. L. .Monks), 15s . . . . II Also Started.—Hnpmobilo (Mips O. Taylor), Chrysler (Miss Woods), scr; Hillman (Mrs. K. C. Campbell), 235; Triumph (Mrs. P. 15. White), 30s. At the end of the first hip tho limit Triumph still led, with the Essex overhauling steadjy, and Mrs. Rumble's Chrysler in third place. In the second lap the Essex and Chrysler passed tho Triumph, which wiih foUowcd by Mrs. Monks' Chrysler, Miss Woods' Chrysler, the Hillman and tiie ]lui)ombilc. On the final circuit, the Triumph was passed by Mrs. Monks and Miss Woods. The Essex won by about 50yds. Time, iim 15s.

MOTOR CYCLE TIANPICA P. t'i laps, UnrleyDavidsnn (T. Ulomficld), 'JOa .. I Indian (W. Herbert), srr Royal Enlield (C. Goodwin), per. .. ;> Abo fila rted.—Goldberg, ('ullcn, f>s; Casey 10s; Gammon, Taylor. Duller, 115s; Mattaon, Cuthbnrtson, McLaren, I'fls. Hlonitield overtook all except Cotliberlfloii in tho first lap. Herbert. Marled nearly a mile behind the limit machine and ho soon pit into his stride. Bloinficld led at the end of tho second lap and una never overtaken. "Herbert's riding was very Bpe<lacular in tho third lap. and he covered the 11-mile circuit in hn 1 2-as, having passed Ihreo machines. Riding wide on tho turns to take advantage ot tho banking. Herbert raced through tho field in the fourth lap and took second place. After the fifth lap Goodwin passed Muttson and secured third place. Although riding at his peak, Herbert was linablo to overtake Blomfield and tho race was won by nearly a. quarter of a mile. Blomficld's time was '•in :ih, and Goodwill covered tho 7i miles in Cm 17 l-sa. 7 J-MILES HANDICAP. First Heat: Triumph (P. B. White), 125 a .. .. 1 Hudson (A. P. Donald), 003 .. . . 12

Cowley (Harrison and Gash). !)5s . . 3 Also Started.—Ford (S. Andrew), ''.S3; Ford (W. Forder). 00s; Ford (K. Fnrrcll), 70b; Chrysler (Wilcap), 555; Sluts (li. 15. Wilson), ficr. The start given Iho limit Triumph permitted it to complete tho first of tho six Inpß beforo tho Stutv, was let away. Owing to an unduly long wait at (ho starting lino the StuU oilod a plus while idling and (jot away very sluggishly. At tho end of tho second lap tho Triumph led, followed by tho Cowley and tho Hudson. In fho fourth lap tlio Hudson replaced tho Cowley for second placo and tho position of (ho three leading ".ars remained unchanged to (he finish Tho Btutz showed somo fine bursts of speed, but its handicap and had start could not bo mado up. Tho Chrysler was fourth. The Triumph's timo was !tm 10 1 ss. and tho Hudson covered tho course in Bni 40 '2 ss. Second Heat, Chrysler (A. Bell) '2os I Whippet (V. Crocombe), 00a .. . . 'J Chrysler (Wilcap), 70s 3 Also Started.—Smith Special (d. Smith), Packard ( F. Johnson), 30s; 13 it a a. 1.1,1 (H. iilyth), 00b; Gtahiun-Pnigo (WrightStephenson), 80s; Buick (Paino Bros.). 85s; Chrysler (R. Shorter), 655; Essex (G. Campbell), !)0;t; Ford (F O'Mera), 00s; Ford (I. Andrew), 05s; Austin (A. Finn), 1253. Bell's Chrysler, (lie Whippet and the Smith Special mado fast timo from (lie start and at tho end of tho third lap Smith was first, followed by tho Whippet. Tho Packard, which had shown a fair (urn of speed mid passed four slower cats in tho first two laps, developed trouble and retired. Starting the fourth lap at very high speed Smith's machine began tiring irregularly and a,t (ho commencement of the fifth lap Bell's Chrysler raced into tho lead, having lapped in lm 15 2-ss. Smith retired and at tho end of tho fifth Inn iho Whippet was second, Wilcap's Chrysler third, the Essex fourth, and Shorter'.s Chrysler fifth. Tho last lap was completed without change in these positions. Tho winning Chrysler's timo was 7m '22 l-ss, and tho .Wliippot took fcm SSa.

Pinal. Whippet (V. Crocombe) , t •• >• 1 Triumph (P. B. White) *■ ». 2 Chrysler (A Bell) .. .. ..3 Wilcap's Chrysler, tho Hudson, and tho Cowley were tho oilier starters. Tho handicap gave tho Triumph a start of nearly a inilo before Bell's Chrysler not off scratch. In tho fir jit lap the Canadian Knight Company's Whippet, driven by Crocombe, reduced tho lead of tho Triumph, and at tho end of tho Bocond hip tho Whippet led tho smaller car by '2O yards, increasing this to 100 yards in tho uoxt lap In tho third lap Bell's time was Jm IDs, ami although travelling ver.v fast, ho was still last in the fourth lap. In the fifth lap be passed tho Hudson and tho Cowley, still hipping under liu 14s. Increasing his speed for the tin a 1 spurt. Bell overtook Wilcap's Chrysler in the eixth lap. The Whippet had a comfortable win by COO yards, and about 70 yards separated the Triumph and Bell's Chrysler In the sixth lap Bell's timo was lm 11 l-ss. his time for tho race being 7rn '27 :t-ss. The Whippet's time was 8m 27 2-ss. OPEN HANDICAP. 10 laps. Smith Special (G. Smith), 50s .. ..I Chrysler (A Bell), IJOs .. .. ..2 Triumph" (P B. White), 210 a .. ..3 Also Started.—Slut-/, (It. B. Wilson), scr; Packard (F. Johnson), 50s; Chrysler (Wih cap). 90s; Hudson (A. Donald). Bugatti ill. Blylh), 100s; Chrysler (B. Shorter), Benllev (G Howard). 110s; Ford (R. Farroll), Ford (W 11. Folder), Whippet (V. Crocombe), Essex (G. Campbell), 150s; Cowley (Harrison and Cash), lfiOs. The greatly varying speeds of tho cars in this event rnado progress difficult to follow. The starting of tho Stutz, Bell's Chrysler, and tho Smith Special bo far behind tho limit cars caused confusion from tlio start, and before tho rare was hall over few of the spectators, and not. all of the officials, could sny who was leading and who was n lap in arrears. To many it appeared the Whippet was_ fourth at; tho end of the first lap, fourth in tho second lap. and first in tho field thereafter until tho end of the race. The official decision was however that the Whippet was passod by both the Smith Special and Bell's Chrysler and that it never overtook the Triumph There were some bright flushes among tho chaos. Tho Stutz started with a hopelessly large handicap to overcome. It was also struggling wilh ignition trouble, but during tho race it gave a dashing display. T<ast until tho beginning of the seventh lap. the Stutz got into its strido and overtook four cars. During the following Inns it attained speeds previously unattained by cars on this track. One lap was covered in lm 10 3-ss. Bell's Chrysler was a worthy rival, and it made ono lap ill lm lis. Smith drove through tho field in spectacular fashion, and certainly passed many slower cars. Hell's Chrysler to tlio Smith Special in the third and fourth laps. From tho fifth until tho ninth lan Tie 11 was ahead of Smith, but the positions were reversed in tho last lan. Tho Triumph came in after the Chrysler. Smith's time was 12m 13s, and Bell's 11m 575.

FINAL HANDICAP, 5 laps. Smith Special (Cr. Smith), 25s .. .. 1 Whippet (V. Crocombe), 75s . . . . 2 Hudson (A. Donald), 50s 3 Also Started.—Ford (O'Mera). Essex (Campbell), Ford (Andrew), Hudson (Wilson), Packard (Johnson), Triumph (White). Ford (T. Andrew), Chrysler (Shorter), Chevrolet (Paine), Hupmobile, Chrysler (Bell), Stutz (Wilson). Smith took tho lead in the second lap and was never passed, tho Whippet and tho Hudson running second and third for the same period. Bell withdrew in the first lap, and the Packard in tho third lap. Thp Stutz again made a great effort, but secured only fifth place, the Triumph being fourth.