Out Of The Patutahi Pits

From the hot, exciting depths of the pits of Patutahi Speedway, in a pre-Christmas meet, roared the daredevil 2ZG speedway drivers to thrill a large crowd. This was the "thrilling" highlight of the 2ZG Speedway, run under the control of the Gisborne Motor-cycle and Midget Car Club and N.2.A.C.U. Proceeds, approximately $300, will go to the St, John Ambulance Association.

Starter Phil Walsh waves the finish flag for a midget car race.

Radio 2ZG announcers who took part in the scorching race were, from left, Peter Sledmere, Ian Lund, Bruce Burn, Stewart Stubbs and Graham Bolton.

When not racing around the track Peter Sledmere was broadcasting the proceedings live over radio.

Former speedway champion Ciive Rhodes gave extra commentaries on the races.

Top driver, Graham Spargo, being pushed out on to the track. He drove a great race in the Four. . .

. . . Square Final to beat Linda Jackson (also seen leaving the pits) in the last few yards.

The dust files as cars tear around the picturesquely set speedway

Spectators watch from the protectiveness of the solid safety fence

Timekeeper Phil Benson, judges Noel Harwood and Ian Vernazoni, and assistant Martin Vernazoni keep track of proceedings on the day.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 187 : January 28, 1970

Out Of The Patutahi Pits