Battle of the Mighty Midgets

Built to a required standard pattern, they are normally powered with 500 c.c. motor cycle engines.

Although these midgets do not attain speeds of sonic proportions, they provide a thrilling sport for both driver and spectator alike.

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After almost a year of hard work on the part of the owners, Gisborne now has its own fleet of midget racing cars.

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Close-up of midget racer suggests a mechanical fire-eating dragon.

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Drivers lined up with their charges.

As it is nigh impossible to overturn them, the midgets can race the circuit at full speed, without, as a rule, having to slow down for the bends.

They are, however, very prone to broadsiding and a driver has his hands full keeping his car in control.

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Both Car races the circuit in a swirl of dust.

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That midget car racing is a popular spectator sport is well evidenced by this picture of the crowd, when local racers held a meeting at the show grounds.