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Close To The Ground, And Quick

Described as the poor man's form of motor racing, Go Karting is probably nearly as exciting. Whizzing along at up to 70mph and only a few inches off the track would thrill (or terrify) most. The Nelson Go Kart Club's track at Redwoods Valley is now sealed and fast.

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The field snakes through the S bend led by Roger Quaife (398). Close behind are Graham Wehner (113) and Murray Everett (404) with the rest trying to overhaul them

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A quick gear change and into the straight

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Terry Schwass on the front straight

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Go karts are in their blood. Pat Rudolph, a national champion, and driver for the day, his son Rick

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Three ladies who make the men jump when they are on the track are Glenys Schwass, Pat Perry and Chris Greig

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Kevin Jones leads Bruce Higgs through a bend

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Girl flier Chris Creig

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White smoke pours from engines as the field gets away

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Leaning through a turn is Brett Smith who won the main race

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Ken Ferris powers through a curve

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