MOTORING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22504, 22 August 1936, Page 12 (Supplement)

MOTORING

BY FOCUS

PASCOE CUP EVENT SEVEN RIDERS COMPETE The Auckland Motor-Cycle Club ran the annual Pascoe Cup Trial in the week-end, and although a few scattered showers were experienced early on Sunday morning, the weather was ideal and largely contributed toward a most successful event; Seven riders assembled at the dubroows on Saturday afternoon, and their enthusiasm compensated for the comparatively poor entry. The first check at Howiek saw the riders with clean sheets and they then proceeded to New Brighton, via Whakatiu and Mntingarahi, there being observed sections en route. An easy run was maintained to Ngatea and, with the exception of J. Barry, whoso tyre punctured further back, all riders were within a few minutes of their scheduled times. The arrival in Thames was the occasion for much curiosity and interest on the part, of residents. Early oil Sunday morning the riders were sent away to Tnpti, J 3 miles out from Thames, and then along the Coast Road to Coroglen, this route calling for a considerable amount of skill. In taking the wrong turning at Tapu, C. Goldfinch (Levis) picked an arduous course, and whereas the other riders hnd to negotiate the climb down from Coroglen, the Levis rider bad to climb upwards, increasing the difficulty of his ride. A brake tost was held at Tapu, and, although in many cases brakes were much the worse for ingress of water and mud, the stopping distances were remarkably good. Thames was left again at about three o'clock and the route home led through Ngatea and

Pokeno, an observed section through mud being held at the latter township. Throughout the trial, riders diligently observed all traffic signals, and their road courtesy was favourably commented upon by passing traffic. in winning the Trial, C. Goldfinch put, up a fine showing, and his consistent checking-in was a feature of his ride. K. Kennerley, riding; an Ariel, was only half a minute behind the winner, and for a comparatively newcomer, showed exceptional promise. H. Scott (Humber), a veteran Trials rider, again rode a reliable ride with C. Brindle (Now Imperial), and W. Gronk (Velocette) not iar behind: The results were: —C. Goldfinch (Levis), lost 39 points, 1; K. Kenner-

lev (Ariel), Inst ;59J points, 2; H. Scott (Hurnbor). lost, 42$ points, .'1; C. Brinrlle (Now imperial), lost 4'JJ points 4. The next event of I ho. Auckland Club's season is a Whitewash Trial, to he hrlrl on August HO. From past experiences with this type of club run, a good entry is expected. It is hoped to run a Muriwai Bench meeting in the near future to enable some of the club members to try out their machines prior to racing at the Foxton grass track meeting on Labour Day. The Tourist Trophy committee is beginning to prepare for the annual race at Waiheke Wand, and there seems a. possibility of the two races, senior, for oOOc.c. machines, and junior for 350c.e. machines, being held. New Zealand is the only country that does not run both events, and the committee is anxious that they be inaugurated ns early as possible.

Sport on Tw

IXION CUP TRIAL A. R. CARMICHAEL'S SUCCESS The lxion Cup Trial, the second trial of the Waitemata Motor-Cycle Club's winter season, was run on Sunday, the competitors being favoured with good weather and bright sunshine throughout the day. Although the course was rendered more severe by the inclusion of several difficult sections, it was most noticeable that the riding standard had improved considerably since the previous trial, several trying sections being ridden cleanly by all riders. In the Waikowhni observed section, only V. Dixon (Coventry-Eagle) and •T. Palmer (Douglas) lost marks, while the Kaurilands section caught only B. Wilde (8.5.A.), A. Gore (CoventryEagle), and V. Field (Royal Enfield). The lunch check was taken at Black Bridge, where tea was available, the first man leaving at 2 p.m. on the afternoon section of the course. The best performances crossing the watersplash were by A. Wright (Velocette), H. Falls (Douglas), and in the succeeding observed sections J. Williamson (Royal Enfield) and A. Tomlinson ('Ariel) were particularly steady. The final sections were through Mackie's Rest, where the first eight finishers checked in on time. The winner was A. R. Carmichael (Douglas), while A. Tomlinson (Ariel) was runner-up, 'with J. "Williamson third and H. Falls (Douglas) fourth. The next trial of the series will be the Amateur Cup Trial, open to any riders who have not won a premier award. This vrill be run on September 6.