Midget Motor Cars in Action

Gisborne motor-racing fans had their share of thrills on the new course at the showgrounds when the first of the season's midget car race meetings was held in perfect weather.

As usual, dust was the big problem during the day, both for the drivers and the public.

There was much interest in a demonstration by the diminutive go-karts and mo-peds, but in most respects their performance was disappointing compared with the more powerful midgets.

Four motor-cycle events were also held, and one of these included the incident illustrated on the next page.

Midgets slide round bend. Inside man leaves track....

.....and careers across oval, narrowly missing photographer

Coming round the bend

The incident when Peter Keen connected with Julie Benson while taking the last corner in one of the races. First picture shows the two riders at the start of trouble. Above, Keen is overbalanced against Benson's machine, and in this position they ground to a halt.

Boys' Brigade. Chief Fire Officer Smith, of the Gisborne Fire Brigade, inspecting boys of the Gisborne Battalion of the Boys' Brigade at the annual display and inspection.

Diving Display: A most interesting item at the Central School Gala was a demonstration of diving and underwater work given by Mr Glenn Gordon and Mr Ian Kerr.

Athletic Instruction: Mrs Lawlor, one of the voluntary instructors, advising a young runner during one of the instruction sessions for junior athletes at Childers Road Reserve.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 66 : December 10, 1959

Midget Motor Cars in Action