Kicking Up The Dirt

The Surf City Rodders held a half-mile dirt track sprint out on the Waipaoa track recently. A good crowd saw some exciting times put up as entrants scorched around the tricky track.

Ron Hall takes the top turn in spectacular fashion and ends up like

man! However, he still managed to gain fastest time in his class – 1000 to 2000cc.

Johnny Burrell took fastest time in the 2000 to 3000cc class.

Cars and competitors in the pit wait their turns on the track.

Tony Thompson in charge of communications.

This T Bucket belonging to Tony Furness of Tauranga took the fastest time in its class (3000cc) and of the day

John Johansen checking times

Bon Hall sweeps around the home bend – safely this time

Roger Jenkins in charge of the electronic timing gear.

Robert Fletcher in touch with the time-keepers.

Des Chiles competing

Bill Hitchens, checking times, also supplied the equipment for grading and watering the track.

Des Chiles looks happy with his effort

John Burrell at the wheel of his hot rod

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 191 : May 20, 1970

Kicking Up The Dirt