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No 9 : March 31, 1955

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Car Trial

Heavy rain overnight and the absence of any special racing entries from other parts of the country somewhat reduced interest in this year's Gisborne Car Club hill trial.

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R. Phelan taking the last bend to register fastest time for the day, 57 4/5sec. His Hudex Special is a standard Hudson Six, stripped & remodelled.

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W. H. Hegarty's Allard sliding round one of the bends.

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R. J. Robinson's Morris Minor peppers cameraman with shingle on last bend.

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Not all cars entered were latest models. Here D. McKenzie pilots his little Austin into the final bend.

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Timekeepers at the finishing line. From left: J. L. Mountford, J. H. Hudson & E. Greig.

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