Another Title For Neil Stuart

It was hoped that Charlie Bensemann in his aero-engine-powered Stanton Special would have given Neil Stuart and his powerful V-8 Special some competition, but Charlie lost two of his lower gears and had to be content with racing in top throughout. Stuart, , therefore, was not troubled to retain his South Island beach racing title at the back beach at Tahuna over Queen's Birthday weekend. Giff Tait and his souped-up Chewy coupe was a good second. Once again the organisers had to contend with a very wet track after rain, but for the racing it dried out well, leaving only a few big puddles just past the starting line.

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The start of the South Island title race

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Neil laps Peter Leversedge

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Charlie Bensemann flat out

(It will be appreciated!)

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"Brew-ups" were frequent as the radiators became clogged with sand. Here, Bob Stuart stands back as his car hisses steam.

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For the saloon cars windscreens had to be washed after every race.

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Swinging into the straight.

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Giff Tait sprays his way past the finishing line.