MOTOR CYCLE CLUB

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18519, 17 March 1930, Page 6

MOTOR CYCLE CLUB

GYMKHANA AT FRASER PARK.

Despite counter attractions on Satur- | day afternoon, there was a large attendance of spectators at the South Canterbury Motor Cycle Club’s gymkhana at Fraser Park. Every effort had been mode by the officials to make the affair a success, and during the three hours which it took to complete the programme, there was not one dull moment. Those in charge of the sports were the president (Mr J. W. Watson), the secretary (Mr W. A. Lewis), and members of the Club’s committee. A pleasing feature was music provided during the intervals between each event by Mr Stan Brehaut. Although several riders parted from their machines during the sports, no one was hurt, and the cycles suffered | only minor damages to footrests and I handlebars. Several members of the Ashburton Club were present, and competed more or less successfully. Unfortunately they did not arrive in time to play in the football match—Ashburton v. South Canterbury—and were thus unable to have the opportunity of

winning back the motor-cycle football cup that the local club has now held for some years.

The first event on the programme was a grand parade, in which about thirty riders took part. The long line of shining machines made an impressive sight as they circled round the field, led by the club captain. Mr R. G. Slade, who conducted them through the intricacies of a clever maze, in which the riders appeared to be going in all ways, but were finally straightened out into a long line in front of the applauding spectators. The most laughable item of the day was a cigarette and boot race. Balloonbursting and a miniature tourist trophy race, provided a great deal of fun, and a number of thrills.

The grass track racing was probably the most thrilling of all the events, the riders being sent off in pairs, and roaring round the circle at times almost

shoulder to shoulder. The final between R. G. Slade (South Canterbury), and J. Clarke (Ashburton), provided plenty of thrills, as the competitors skidded and slithered round the track. The pace was, however, too fast, and on the second lap Slade crashed on the far side corner, and in trying to avoid him. Clarke also came off. A fresh start was made, and this time Clarke, in negotiating the same corner “bought a box of tacks.” A third attempt was made, and all seemed well until the final lap. when Clarke in an effort to pass Slade again crashed narrowly escaping hitting the iron fence. Rounds of applause greeted the two riders, for their skilful exhibition. An innovation was the running race and tricycle races for children. A large number of starters turned out for the running race and although it was supposed to be a boys’ race there was one lady competitor.

Special mention should be made of two events that required exceptional skill and daring. The first of these was the long jump and the hoop jump through paper and then fire. H. Graham was the hero of these daring feats, and justly merited the applause

that was given him. The other item was a display of trick-riding by several members of the club who make a specialty of this. Although thetr actions looked easy and effortless, It required many years of riding and a fine sense of balance to acquire the degree of perfection that was witnessed on Saturday. The dual trick riding by R. G. Slade and his brother, P. Slade was extremely clever, as was Slade’s thrilling dash across the field standing on the seat of his swiftly-moving, machine. Excellent performances were also given by T. King.

B. King and N. Brehaut, and by H. Graham, who, with five other riders sitting facing in all directions on his mount, rode solemnly round and round the field.

On Saturday night members of the Ashburton Motor Cycle Club were the guests of the South Canterbury Club at a smoke concert at the Wentworth. During intervals between the toasts, musical and vocal items were given by several of those present, and the function concluded at about 11 p.m., making an enjoyable finish to one of the most successful days that the Club has yet had. The following were the results:— Acceleration Race: K. Vincent (Matchless) 1. R. G. Slade (Aerial) 2. Side-valve class—T. Stoddart (A.J.S.) 1. B. Reclway (Norton) 2.

Musical Caps: H. Graham (runner) and T. King (rider, 8.5. A.) 1. J. Roddick (runner) and J. C. Thompson (rider, 8.5. A.) 2.

Cigarette and Boot Race: F. Lewi, (Ariel) 1, B. Redway (Norton) 2.

Balloon Bursting: B. Lovegrove (Norton) 1, B. King (8.5. A.) 2. Miniature T.T.: H. Graham (Matchless) 1. B. Lovegrove (Norton) 2. Grass Track Race: R. G. Slade (Ariel) 1, J. Clarke (8.5. A.) 2.

Boys’ Race: I. Oram 1, J. Ryan 2. Tricycle Race: Gordon Ross 1.

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