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August 6, 1956
The Age from Melbourne, Victoria · Page 3


The Victorian Automobile Dirt Track Club is now negotiating with the two bodies to stage regular production-car dirt -track events. Unlike the former stock car racing at Brenock Park, where a winner was determined by his ability to bump his opponent out of the way, this type of racing relies on manoeuvrability and the driver's ability to skid, rather than speed, to win. Anawnereas stock cars were well protected and "souped up," production cars have no more refinements than those provided by the maker. Test Trials About 20 of these enthusiasts took part in trials at Brenock Park yesterday to test the suitability of the track for such events, and to explore the possibilities of production-car racing In Victoria. A spokesman for the club (Mr. H. E. Salter) said last night the response from drivers was encouraging, and, if other factors were favorable, regular events would be held at Brenock Park. "At the moment, however, the track is not wide enough, so we are negotiating with ii me pars irus. Leading cars are expected to reach Rockhampton early tomorrow morning. A competitor, Mr. J. E. ODonnell of Port Kembla, was disqualified when he reached Dalby without his log book. The first car Into Murgon tonight, between Kingaroy and Maryborough, was car 2, driven by John Boundy of Clayton, Victoria, in a Spacemaster.

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Steve