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Driver Of The Year
An Aucklander, nineteen-year-old Gregory Smale, of Takapuna, won the Jaycee Teenage Driver of the Year Contest. This year the event was organised by Gisborne Jaycee, with project convenor Les McGreevy in charge. Gregory won a new Ford Escort, as well as the handsome trophy, and he is seen at with his prize and trophy. With him is Jaycee Les McGreevy.
A plan of the courses to be undertaken was on display
Jonathan Staines was the first finalist to go through the skill tests. Jaycee scrutineers are, from left, David Greig, Dave McEwan and Geoff Grenfell
Jaycee Mike Waterson keeps tabs on the entry sheets
Contestants driving through the skill tests, which were held on the Midway Surf Club parking lot