CYCLING AND MOTOR NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 956, 2 July 1908, Page 12

CYCLING AND MOTOR NOTES.

The Onehunga Touring Club’s 16 miles race for the Bagley medals, has been postponed for a fortnight owing to the inclement weather experienced recently, making racing an impossibility.

In fining a motorist for exceeding the legal speed limit, an English magistrate adopted a formula as novel as it is new. After allowing two seconds beyond the time stated by the police as that occupied in passing through their “ trap,” a fine at the rate of £1 for every mile in excess of the speed limit was imposed.

It is said that London is being filled with the taximeter cabs propelled by mechanical power, and that “ the growler is being lost sight of, while the hansom is going to its doom.” The “ taxi-cab ” has also made its appearance at seaside resorts, but there it is not welcome, and in many cases licenses have been refused.

For months past motorists have been waiting for the big motor match for £5OO aside between the Fiat (Italy) and Napier (England) Companies. The result is now to hand by cablegram, and is distinctly disappointing from a sporting point of view, for whilst- Nazzaro, on his 90 h.p. Fiat, registered a fine performance by covering 26% miles at the rate of 94% miles an hour —and even touched 120 an hour for one lap—the Napier car (probably in the hands of F. Newton), failed to do itself justice, the result being an easy victory for the Italian crack. As the Napier in previous runs had touched 112 and 116 miles an hour (according to meter on car), it is a great pity that a breakdown should spoil what promised to be one of the greatest motor speed events of the year. Full particulars of Nazzaro’s great ride will be awaited will interest.

For the first time in the history of the Dunlop Race from Warrnambool to Melbourne, amateur riders will be able to compete in the great Australasian road event, the controlling amateur authorities having decided that their riders may compete in open road race, provided that an undertaking be given by the promoters that trophies be substituted by cash in the event of an amateur rider proving a prize winner. In all probability, a special prize will be donated by the Dunlop Rubber Co., open only to riders belonging to any recognised amateur sports body or club. The prize to be won by the first amateur rider to complete the 165 miles course.

AUSTRALASIA’S GREATEST ROAD RACE.

The great road event of the year in Australasia, the Dunlop Road Race from Warrnambool to Melbourne —165 miles, will this week engage the attention of road riders throughout the Commonwealth and New Zealand. The prize list totals a value of £lBO, including seven bicycles. As usual, the event, which is set down for running on Saturday, October 3rd, 1908, will be held under L. V. W. rules and handicapping. Following are full particulars of prize list and conditions issued by the Dunlop Rubber Co-: — LIST OF PRIZES. First Prize —Cheque £3O, and £5 5s Gold Medal, by the Dunlop Rubber Co. Second Prize —Speedwell Cycle, donated by Messrs Bennett, Wood, and Roche. Third Prize —Charleston Cycle, donated by Mr D. Charleston. Fourth Prize —Barb Cycle, donated by Messrs Finlay Bros. Fifth Prize —Globe Bicycle, donated by Mr Ellis Kitchen. Sixth Prize—Cheque £3 3s, donated by Messrs Endean and Wilson, Ballarat. Seventh Prize —Cheque £2 2s, donated by the Acme Cycle Co. Eighth Prize —Cheque £2 2s, donated by Mr Syd- Day. SPECIAL PRIZES. Fastest Time —Massey-Harris Bicycle, donated by the Canada Cycle and Motor Co., Ltd., and Australasian Road Championship Blue Ribbon and Badge, by the Dunlop Rubber Co Fastest Competitor (receiving over 10 minutes’ start, not winning any other bicycle)—Hartley “Special” Bicycle, donated' by Messrs • Hartley Bros., ■■ ■'" '''

Fastest Unplaced Competitor, meaning Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or sth (not winning another bicycle, receiving over 20 minutes’ start) —Lonsdale Cycle. Donated by Messrs Ernest Leitch and CoFastest Unplaced Competitor, meaning Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or sth (not winning any other bicycle) receiving over 35 minutes’ start —Hampton “Special” Cycle. Donated by Mr A. G. Hampton. Country Rider, residing outside a 20 miles radius of Melbourne (receiving over 20 minutes’ start, and not winning any other bicycle), Hercules Cycle, donated by Mr H. E. Jackson.

No outside pacing allowed. Contestants must ride the machine they start on throughout the race. Cycles will be sealed at Warrnambool to prevent changing- Use of single tune racing tyres is not permitted. An artistic bronze and enamel medal will be presented to all Competitors who cover the course in 10% hours and under. Time limit is subject to extension by the promoters in the event of unfavourable weather or strong head wind. The race will start about 6 a.m. Special arrangements will be made by the Dunlop Rubber Co. for providing contestants with suitable food gratis at Camberdown (45 miles), Colac (73 miles), Winchelsea (96 miles), and Geelong (119 miles), and at other points en route. Cheap railway fares and hotel tariffs will also be arranged for competitors- Nominations will be received by the Dunlop Rubber Co., 108 Flinders-street, Melbourne, up to Friday, 4th September. Special entry forms supplied on application. Youths under 18 years of age are not eligible to compete. Handicaps will be published in the Daily Press on Monday, 14th September. Entrants placed in any important road event subsequent to issue of handicaps may—at the discretion of the L.V.W- handicapper be re-handicapped. . Acceptances close at the above address on Wednesday, 23rd September. Entrance fee, 2s 6d; Acceptance, 2s 6d. Any changing of machine will disqualify. The promoters reserve the right of refusing any nomination.