Beach Racing

Driving his powerful Stuart Special, Neil Stuart raced away at the start of the South Island beach racing championship at Ta-huna over Queen's Birthday weekend, and received no serious opposition from that moment on. In winning this race, Stuart retained the title. His win was so obvious that spectators looked for their thrills to the duel between K. P. Stephens (Ford Special) and L. J. Mackle (Willy's Special).

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A line-up of cars ready for the start of the six-lap handicap for cars not starting in the championship (won by R,Hore» Mistral), second from right.

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Neil Stuart first into the eastern bend, first lap

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Mike Stephens going wide looks round to see how Mackle is fearing as the two fought out the 12-lep race for minor placings

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Down the straight in the 6-lap handicap