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Speedway Racing at Nelson

Something new in the way of motorcycle racing in Nelson was displayed to a big crowd during Easter when a speedway-style meeting was held on a sand track at Wakapuaka. About 30 events were held on a 440-yard track. The most intriguing racing for the crowd were the side-car events. These were quite spectacular.

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Christchurch speedway racers, Merv Salt, ger Black and Tom Hall, take a bend in best speedway style.

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While driver lan Begbie provides the power, pillion rider Gordon Freeman provides the balance and skill to negotiate a bend.

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Les Dwight and Gavin Cox (Christchurch) were a good combination

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Peter Cotton (Nelson) in one of the speedway events

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Organisers Keith Cranness and Joe McCubbin get some assistance from Lyn Hedder

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Rex Lucas and Ken Keenan on the start line

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Grass track machines were being used by these two Christchurch competitors

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Peter Cotton ready for the gun

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Graeme Stapleton slides into a bend

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Ray Smith and Graeme Stapleton take time out to talk a little shop

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