LAND SPEED RECORDS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21538, 9 January 1932, Page 10

LAND SPEED RECORDS

ATTACK ON THE TEN MILES ATTEMPT MAY BE MADE TO-MORROW (Pr.n United Press Association.) NINETY MILE BEACH, January 8. Five days have elapsed since the Enterprise was placed in the garage at Ilukatere. Day and night since the mechanics have been engaged fitting the car for the stupendous test which lies ahead. The work has been done under absolute secrecy. No camera men have been allowed within the enclosure. The engine was all ready for tuning up this afternoon, but last night “ Wizard ’’ Smith decided otherwise and went on a shooting expedition up the beach. He is an excellent marksman and yesterday killed with right and loft barrels three times from a moving car. To-morrow the racing machine will lie taken on the beach for the first time. Although an attempt on any record is unlikely, Smith may attain something up to 180 miles to get the feel of the controls. It is almost certain that the exist ing 10 mile record will he challenged at low tide on Sunday. The officials say that the beach is much improved, and besides the wind has dropped in velocity and the visibility is good. It is the intention of the promoters to retain the Enterprise if the record is broken and to use it for exhibition and as a racing ear for two op three years.