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BRIGHTON &HOVEMOTOR CLUB

BRIGHTONNATIONAL

SPEED TRIALS

REG. PERMIT No. RS 0909/6

SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER, 1978MADEIRA DRIVE - BRIGHTON

Sponsored by

Purveyors offine Tobaccos since 1720

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME 25pSee "Conditions of Entry" on Page 1

The finest cars in the country, that are household namesfor style, quality and effect, are all together in BrightonIn company with one of the best known names inmotoring. Dutton-Forshaw, of course

Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Daimler, Rover, Triumph and Land Rover

Western Road, Brighton. Tel: Brighton 21222

Mayor's Letter .List of Awards ..List of Officials .Appreciations _The Motor CyclesB. & H.M.C. Handicap Class and Class 2Classes 3 and 4Classes 5, 6 and 7Class 8Classes 9, 10 and 11Classes 12, 13 and 14Class 15Motor Cycle ClassAverage Speed Table

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Brighton NationalSPEED TRIALS

Saturday, 9th September, 1978Practice Starts at 9 a.m.Lunch Break 1 - 2 p.m.

Competition Runs at 11 a.m.Meeting ends at 5.30 p.m.

Organised by the Brighton & Hove Motor Club

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WARNING TO THE PUBLIC

The Public are warned that on DO account may they cross MadeiraDrive during the event or watch the proceedings from underneath

the Colonnade or from the South Side of Madeira Drive

Motor Racing is dangerous and Spectators attending this track do soentirely at their own risk and it is a condition of admission that the pro-moters, owners of the track and the drivers of vehicles are absolved fromaLI liability in respect of accidents causing damage or personal injury to

spectators

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Message from the Mayor of BrightonCouncillor Alfred Feld

With a home on the seafront at Brighton 1 am particularlyaware of the interest and enjoyment derived from tbe large varietyof sporting events which take place each year on Madeira Drive.One of these, the Brighton Annual Speed Trials, not only takesplace on the site originally prepared for the event over 70 yearsago but bas the distinction of being the oldest motor sporting eventin the British calendar.

I am most pleased, therefore, to have this opportunity ofsending greetings to everyone who will be visiting Brighton onSaturday, 9th September, in order to be present at the 1978 Trials.I look forward to being present on the day and, given reasonableweather, 1 am certain that the Trials will give great enjoyment toboth the enthusiasts and the spectators alike.

ALFRED FELDMayor

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AWARDSTHE CLUB TROPHY, replica and £IOO-for the besttime of the day made by a car.THE BRIGHTON TROPHY. replica and iSO-for thesecond best time of the day by a car.THE CHATER LEA TROPHY and replica-for thebest time by a lady driver.THE BENN TROPHY and replica-for the best time byan M.G.THE DOLPHIN TROPHY, replica and £2S-for thebest time by a motorcycle.£15 for the second best time made by a motorcycle.THE SUSSEX TROPHY and replica-for the best timeby a motorcycle and sidecar.THE GEORGE BROWN TROPHY-for the motor-cycle breaking the outright kilometre record.THE WALTER EDLlN TROPHY and replica-for thebest time by a Brighton and Hove Motor Club member ina car.THE ROBERT McGInE TROPHY and replica-forthe winner of Class 1.THE PRESIDENT'S TROPHY and replica (presentedby Alan Fraser) for the best time inClass 2.THE MONTY SEYMOUR TROPHY and replica-forthe best time in Class 3.THE CARTER-SHAW MEMORIAL TROPHY andreplica-for the best time in Class 4.FRIBOURG & TREYER AWARD-for the best timein Class 5.THE FORREST LYCETT TROPHY and replica-forthe best time in Class 6.THE SIMPSON LEE TROPHY and replica-for thebest time in Class 7.THE DUTTON FORSHA W TROPHY and replica-for the best time in Class 8.TIlE SHELL TROPHY-for the best time in Class 9.THE SIDNEY TIDY TROPHY and replica-for thebest time in Class 10.THE ENDEAVOUR BOWL and replica-for the besttime in Class 11.THE DENNIS SMITH TROPHY and replica-for thethe best time in Class 12.THE MIDGLEY TROPHY and replica-for the besttime in Class 13.THE EUGENE QUERO MEMORIAL TROPHY andreplica for best time in Class 14.

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LIST OF OFFICIALSStewards-R.A.C.-

B. & H. M.C.-I.S.O.-

Clerk of the Course-Deputy Clerk of Course-Secretaries of Meeting-Scrutioeers-

Timekeepers-Hoo. Medical Officer--

Mr. Basco-GibsonDr. McGhie, B. Bowman, D. A. Smith,A. Betts, Dr. J. Bailey, B. Bonney (A.C.U.).I. K. KingT. JohnstoneMrs. R. Gowing and Mr. I.BidwellC. R. Leonard, J. Winder, J. Madden,M. Madden.W. CourtG. Hall and AssistantsDr. Hempling

Chief Marsbal- R. RobertsonChief Gate Marsbal- B. HarrisChief Paddock Marshal- Terry ArmstrongCbiefAssembly Area Marsbal-R. E GowingChief Start Marshal- Barry CouzinsChief Finisb Marshal- W. EamesPublic Announcer- John HeasmanPaddock Announcers- S. Horton-Stephens and I. Horton-StephensResults- A. Payne and Alan Huntley

APPRECIATIONSThe Committee wish to express their appreciation for the veryhelpful co-operation of :The Worshipful the Mayor of Brighton (Councillor Alfred Feld)The Brighton Amenities Committee and its OfficersThe Borough Engineer (M. Kearns, C.Eng., F.I.Mun.E.The Chief Supt. of Brighton

(Chief Supt. N. Cooper, E. Division, Sussex Constabulary)

The Organisers also wish to acknowledge the assistance of thesponsors : Messrs. Fribourg & Treyer

The Organisers wish to express their sincere thanks to thefollowingfor their assistance:The Mayor & Corporation of Brighton for use of Madeira DriveThe St. Johns Ambulance BrigadeMessrs. Dutton-Forshaw Ltd. and T. J. Motors for Breakdown

AppliancesBrighton, Hove & District Omnibus Co., for Timekeeper's BusBrighton & District M.C.C. for their help with marshallingFire Appliances-Motor Race Rescue UnitMessrs. Abbott Morris (p.R.O. to Fribourg & Treyer) for assistance

in publicityG. Tyack and Curfew Garages for use of BMW course car

6THE MOTOR CYCLES

Today's field is a truly representative view of two- and three-wheeled racing over the decades. ranging {rom the late twentiesand early thirbies Rudges, DougJases, Dick Knight's thunderousBrough Superior. etc.

Immediate post-war years are well represented by Basil Key'sNorJap twin, originally built by the then doyen of Brighton Kilosprinters .the late Francis Williams.

Coming up to date we have Tony Weeden's Blue Rondo-Triumph engined and supercbarged 500 cc. sol<>--,tbe present motorcycle course record holder, a Litle Tony has held for the past threeyears with a Lime of 18.96 seconds.

This year Tony's record is under serious threat in the shapeof the Flying Dutchman Henk Vink and his incredible 1,000 cc.supercharged Nitro Methane burning Kawasaki Special whichrejoices in the title of Big Spender lIT.

Vink is the world's fastest man over a sl». Kilometre onwheels of any number-an outstanding 16.9 sees. This time wasset on his return run when setting the world's sIs. Kilo record atElvington. Yorks. in 1977. It is of record that his average speedfor the final quarter mile of that kilometre was over ]94 m.p.h., andhis terminal speed was approximated at 208 m.p.h. plus.

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List of EntriesClass 1. Brighton and Hove handicap class (closed to membersof the promoting club). One run only. Maximum number ofentries 40.

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223.226.216.

5.200.201.

8.202.204.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.

Entrant Car c.c. K»(secs.)

R. Tindell Aston Martin DB 2/4 2922 -I1.5(M. Tindell)R. Tindell Bentley 4f litres 4500 -16.0R. Seath Lagonda Rapier 1099 -190P. Cimowiec Ford Fiesta 1300 -12.0A. W. Maslen Ford Escort 1997 - 2.0R. Gillingham M.G. Midget 1293 - 6.0D. Wesl Lotus Super Seven 1558 - 3,5G. Tyack B.M.W.323i 2300 - 7.0R. Hill British Leyland Mini 1175 G.T. 1275 - 9.0N. Goodman Riley Brooklands 1098 -18.0D. Wilson G.R.G. Silhouette D2 1600 ScratchM. Hills Lotus Elan 1558 - 6.00

G. Bovel-While Jaguar XK 150 3781 - 6.00A. Tewson Hillman Imp Californian 998 - 400W. Hardman Lancia Fulvia 1300 -12.00G. Styring Porsche 91 IS 2000 - 4.00

1st Time 2nd TimeTime 3rd

Class 2. Series and Modified Production Touring Carsup to 1300 c.c.

Entrant Car e.c, 1st Run 2ndRuD21. R. Freeman Sunbeam Imp Sport 99822. R.A.F.M.S.A. (R. Ponting) B.M.C. Mini 129323. A. Smith Sunbeam Imp Sport 99824. R.Kirk Austin Mini 129725. T. Gibbs Chrysler Imp/Impudence 99826. C. Clarke British Leyland Mini 129327. D. Scargill Chrysler Imp 99828. Tony Toys-Quality Soft Toy Animals

(P, Bristow) Leyland Mini 129329. Tony Toys-Quality Soft Toy Animals

(A. Bristow) Leyland Mini 129330. A. Tewson Hillman Imp Californian 99831.32.

1st Time 2nd Time 3Td TimeClass Record-T. Gibbs, Chrysler Imp. 27....0 secs.-19n

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Class 3. Series and Modified Production Touring Cars1301-2000 C.c.

Entrant Car e.e, Ist Run 2nd Run33. A. Castle-Miller Fiat-Lotus 155834. J. Farmer Ford Escort RS 2000 199335. M. Phillips Ford Escort RS 2000 Mk. U 199836. A. W. Maslen Ford Escort 199737. A. Mussard Ford RS 2000 199838. V. Manning Triumph Dolomite Sprint 1998

(R. Lennard)39. Lady Cross AlfaRomeo1750GTV 177940. A. Hassell Ford Escort 165041. A. Wallis Hillman Imp 142942. Wimbledon Park Garage Ford Anglia 1800

(G. Masters)43. West London Motors Ford Lotus-Cortina 1558

(G. Divey)44. A. Heley Triumph Dolomite Sprint 199845. C. Smith Renault R12 Gordini 156546. M. Morris Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV 196247. J. Goodchild Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV )74948. Curfew Garages Ltd. B.M.W.2002 1990

CA. Lapsley)49. V. Manning Triumph Dolomite Sprint 199850.. R. Norris Fiat-Lotus 155851.

1st Time 3rd Time2nd Time

Class Record-R. Chapman, Ford Escort, 25.10 secs.-19n

Class 4. Series and Modified Production Touring Carsover 2001 C.c.

52. A. Hassell Volvo 363 270053. Curfew Garages Ltd. B.M.W. 323i 2300

(Miss S. Rickards)54. Curfew Garages Ltd. B.M.W. 3.0 CS 2998

(G. Tyack)55. Curfew Garages Ltd.

(Ed. Tyack) B.M.W. 3.0 CSL (Alpine) 299856. M. Thomas Ford Escort 456457. Bell & Colvill Ltd.

(M, Hallows) Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 196Ot/c58. M. Yates Ford Capri 299459. D. Bray Ford Escover 352860.61.

lst Time Time2nd Time 3rd

Class Record-John Pope. Vauxhall Magnum, 23.1 secs.-1975

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Class S. T. Register M.G.'s.Entrant Car c.c. Ist Run 2nd Run

C. Butchers M.G.TB 1250G. Edney M.G. Tn 1300G. Brown M.G.TC 1500T. Vertigan M.G.TC 1466S. Dean M.G.TA 1250R. Gammons M.G.TC 1500R. Shadbolt M.G.TA 1350 sIc

D. Saunders M.G.TC 1466D. Rolfe (R. Curtis) M.G.TC 1250

62.63.64.65.66.67.68.69.70.71.

1st Time 2nd Time 3rd TimeClass Record - G. Giusti, M.G.s., 28.70 secs.-19n

Class 6. Sports Cars and G.T. Cars up to 1500 c.c. ...74. W. Hardman Dutton Phaeton 149875. T. Woolley Dutton Phaeton 149876. Hayseech Grey !ron Castings Lotus Elite 1220

(R. Marsland)77. R. Gillingham M.G. Midget 129378. P. Bayne-Powell M.G. K3 Magnette 1087 sIc79. R. Smith M.G. J2 84780. J. Wilkinson M.G.J2 847 sIc81. British Women Racing Drivers' Club

(V. West) Davrian 100082. I. Polley Austin Healey Le Mans Sprite 129383. A. Driscoll Marcos Mini G.T. 100084. A. Smith M.G. P.B. Midget %91st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Class Record-Ms. V. West, M.G. Sprite, 27.10 secs.-1977

Class 7. Sports Cars and G.T. Cars 1501-2500 C.C.

87. G. Ne-Port Lotus VJT 155888. G. Ne-Porl Lotus VJl 1558

(N. Litterick)89. G. Gear M.G.B. 179890. R. Shaw Ferrari Dino 241891. P. Thomas Lotus Elan S4 155892. J. Bittleston Triumph TR3A 200093. R. Beazley AHa Romeo 1300 G.T. Junior 175094. D. West Lotus Super Seven 155895. Ziebart Vehicle Rustproofing

(J. Wellard) Lotus Elan Sprint 155896. K. Tugwell Porsche 911S 199197. M. Hills Lotus Elan 155898. P. Raine Lotus Elan 155899. B. Curd Lotus Elan Sprint 1558100. 1. Van Praag Lotus Elan S4 1558101. West London Motors

(G. Divey) Triumph G.T.6 Mk.I 1998102. West London Motors

(C. Kingwell) Triumph G.T.6 Mk.T 1998103. I. Clark Lotus Europa 47G.T. 1594104. G. Styring Porsche 911S 20001st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Class Record-A. C. Burnard, Simca Arbarth, 25.29 secs.-1966

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13Class 8. Sports Cars and G.T. Cars over 2500 c.c.

Entrant Car c.c, lstRuo 2nd Ron108. N. Green A.C. Cobra 5000109. N. Hulme A.C. Cobra II 4727no. Lord Cross A.C Cobra 4727Ill. Bell & ColviLl Ltd. A.C. 289 Cobra 4727

(M. Colvill)A.C. Cobra 427112. B. Angliss 7000

J 13. N. Green A.C. Cobra 7000(T. Clark)

114. A. Bianchi Allard Special 6400115. N. Green A.C. Cobra 7000116. M. Hipperson Ferrari 365G.T.4 4400117. M. Neilan Ferrari Daytona 4390118. V. Norman Ferrari S.W.B. BerlineUa 2997119. G.Priaulx Ferrari 308G.T.S. 3000120. D. Reade Aston Martin DB4 3670121. R. Tindell Aston Martin DB 2/4 2922

(M. Tindell)122. British Women Racing Drivers' Club 4700

(Ms. y. West) TVR Tuscan123. R. Brewer TVR 18005 3528124. H. Sword TVR Turbo 2994t/c125. E. Stephens 1VR Tuscan 4700126. O. Walker Jaguar E type 4235127. R.Oram Jaguar B Type 3900128. P. Newman Jaguar XI< 140 3781129. R. Richards Jaguar XK 150S 3848130 West London Motors Jaguar B Type 3800

(C. KingweU)13I. Bell & ColviU Lotus Esprit Turbo 1973t/c

(S. Mathieson)132. I. Polley M.G. B G.T. V8 3532133. V. Smith M.G. B G.T. V8 3528134. West London Motors M.G. B G.T. V8 3532

(A. Kingwell)135. V. Young M.G.CG.T. 2940136 G. Whittome Austin Healey 3000 Mk. m 2912137. B. Blacker Austin Healey 3000 Mk. ill 2912138. P. Rix Austin Healey 3000 2912139. D. Matthews Austin Healey 100/4 2662140. Barbara Whittome

Austin Healey 3000 Mk. ill 2912141. B.Bull Austin Healey 3000 Mk. 2A 3000142. J. Booty Austin Healey 3000 2912143. B. Sidery-Smith M.G. B G.T. V8 3528144. Pamela Sidery-Srnith M.G. B G.T. V8 3528145. L. Bull Austin Healey 3000 Mk. 2A 3000

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1st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Class Record-G. Goggin. Chevrolet Stingray, 22.213secs.-1971

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Entrant149. R. TindellISO. W. Woodward151. V. Gauntlett152. V. Gauntlett153. L. Grenville-Mathers

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Class 9. BentJey Invitation Class. Restricted to members ofthe Bentley Drivers' Club. driving BentJeys. Maximum numberof entries 40.

154.

155.156.157.158.159.160.161.162.

M. Russ-TurnerBentley Brooklands Single Seater

L. Wilton Bentley S11G. Russell Bentley 8 litre Single SeaterD. Rolfe Bentley 4t litreM. Hall Bentley 3 litre TomerD. Newman Bentley Mk. VI SI SpecialM. Trentham Bentley Mk. VI/S1D. Llewellyn Bentley 3/8 litreT. Llewellyn Bentley 3/8 Iitres

1st Time 2nd Time Jrd TimeClass Record-J. L. Goddard, Bentley, 26.07 secs.-1973

CJass 10. Sports Racing Cars and Special G.T. Cars up to1600 C.c.

163. J. Bailey Mallock U2 Mk. 18CW 1600164. G. Miller Milmor Special Mk. IV 1172165. R. Tolhurst Lotus XI 1098166. N. Atkins Lotus 47 1588

(T. Welsh)167. N. Atkins Lotus 47 1588168. D. Wilson G.R.G. Silhouette D2 1600169. D. Render Lola T460 1600170. K. Corridon Taydec 1598171. M. Chambers Gryphon 1594172. G. Hulford Unipower G.T. 1293

lst Time 2nd Time Jrd TimeClass Record-F. Aston, 22.74 sees.

CJass 11. Sports Racing Cars and Special G.T Cars over1600 C.c.

173. Hayseech Grey Iron Castings(R. Marsland) Chevron B36S 1994

174. G. Black Maserati 300S 2994175. D. Parker Bentley Special 7344176. P. Foulkes-Halbard

Mercedev 1904 Racing 9500230. Bell & Colvill Ltd. Lister-Jaguar 3781

(C. Richardson)

1st Time 2nd Time Jrd TimeClass Record - R. Marsland, Chevron B.36 S, 21.50 sets.-1977

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Class U. Formula Ford Racing Cars up to 1600 c.c.Entrant Car e.c, lsIRun 2nd Run

177. L. Marchant Brabham BT21 128 1598178. M. Thompson Rostron FF78 1600179. A. Thompson Rostron CT78 1600180. W. Heathcote Cross Ie FF 1600181. J. Hutson Merlyn 24 1600182. Freight Clearence Ro tron CT3 1600

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M. Mills ASD FF18 1600184. N. Pearce Saracen 78 1600185. P. Williams Dulon MPJ7 J600186. Douglas Print Racing DPL Crossle 32F 1600

(S. Eldred)187. S. Sabel Crossle 25F 1600188. A. Howard Cross Ie 30P 1600189.190.Ist Time 2nd Time 3rd Tune

Class 13. Racing Cars up to 1100C.c.191. P. Squires Brabham B1'28 1100192. P. Kidsley Brabham B1'28 1100193. T. Collins Vesey-Ford 997194. J. Ward Cooper T56 997195. M. Ruocco Kieft Formula 500 998196. M. Thomas Ensign LNF3 J100198.199.1st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Class Record-M. F. Braby, Cooper, F.J., 23.34 secs.-1963

Class 14. Racing Cars 1101-2000 C.c.197. G. Batten Cooper Mk. 6 1100s/c6. Cheltenham Cameras Ltd.

(A. Richards) March 742/172 19747. Wendy Wools March 772 1991

(D. Franklin)Brabham BT389. The Nolton Group 1850

(P. Edwards)203. D. Martin Swayrnar Alexis 18B 158710. P. Fisk March 702 1598

205. Allwood Transport (Bristol) Ltd.(V. Carter) March 702 1600

206. Allwood Transport (Bristol) Ltd.(J. Yendle) Taydec 76 1600

207. Allwood Transport (Bristol) Ltd.(D. Stenning) Taydec 76 1600

208. A. Scott Scott Special 1558209. Susan Scott Scott Special 1558210. 1.Roberts Djino 1098s/c69. Ian Banning Ltd./Phillips Car Radio

(1.. Boughton) Rowland Ford F.F2000 1998211.212.tst Time 2nd Time 3rd Time

Class Re~rd-Robert Marsland, Chevron B.27, 21.02 secs.-1974

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Class IS. Racing Cars over 2000 c.c,Entrant Car c.c, ht Run 2nd Run

213. R. Clapman Surtees T58 5000214: Cheltenham Cameras Ltd.

(A. Richards) Surtees T58 5000215. F. Morley Bentley {Napier 240004. T. Smith Brabham BT35X 50001. Haynes Publishing Group Mckae GM I 5000

(D. Harris)218. J. Le Fort McLaren MIOB 5000219. C. Bracey Vebra Chevrolet Mk. 1 7600220. Borg Warner York Division

(A. Seldon) McRae F5000 4900221. N. Le Tissier Chevron 832 5700222. r. Preston Bugatti 35B 2296s{c2. S. Riley Brabham BT33 2994

224. Bell & Colvill Ltd. B.R.M. PI53 2998(R. Bell).

225. Allwood Transport (Bristol) Ltd.(A. Humphries) March 772 2100

3. D. Render Lotus 77 2998227. J. Williamson McLaren MI4A 5700

lst Time 3rd TimeTime 2ndCourse & Class Record-Monsieur Heublgant, Driver S.). BRiley,

Houblgant Brabham. 18.28 secs.-1977

BRIGHTON SPEED TRIALS 1978 - MOTOR CYCLE ENTRY LIST

This year, at the kind invitation of the Brighton &Hove MotorClub. lIhe motor cycles, sidecars and "Trikes" will be organisedby the Vintage Motor Cycle Club. The Brighton Speed Trials arethe oldest and continuous running event for motor cycles and carsin the racing calendar. It is therefore only fitting that <thebikes andtrikes run under the aegis of the V.M.C.C.

Class 16. Motorcycles (by invitation only).Class 1. Up to 350 CoC.

CoCo251. C. Woodcock West Cross Yamaha 347252. R. Chiesman Suzuki 247253. A. Robinson NGK Yamaha 347254. D. Brockelsby Yamaha 347255. C. Luffman Ducati 250256. D. Beckett AJS 7R 349257. 1. Calder Rudge 1934 PVT 250

Closs 2. Over 350 c.c, and up to 500 e.c,

261. M. Rogers Rudge Ulster 1936 PVT 499262. A. Morgan Rudge 1930 V 499263, O. Harmsworth Triumph S/ch. 500264. C. Ricketts Matchless G50 496265. P. O'Neal Scott 1928 IT Rep. V 498266. W. Dent Douglas 1927 V 500267. P. Manzano Douglas 1927{34 PVT 596268. A. Weeden Triumph S/ch. 499

19Class 3. Over 500 e,c. and up to 1001) c.c,

271.272.273.274.275.276.277.

R. KnightB. KeysJ. BattleyP. LovettA. CathcartP. SmartC. Richards

Brough Superior 1927/30 VNor/Jap

Impala S/ch.Kawasaki

BSA 3Suzuki

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c.c,996996875986740736740

Class 4. Over 1000 c.c, and up to 2000 c.c,281. J. Salvidge Rickman Kawasaki 1047282. M. Carter Kawasaki T/ch. 1047283. H. Vink Kawasaki "Big Spender 3" S/ ch. 1037

Class 5. Sidecars and Three-wheelers up to 1300 c,c,291. M. Barton Ken Clark Imp 998

M. Watson, Pass:292. L. Burgess Imp 875

M. Fuller, Pass.293. J. Penney Imp 875

Ballast294. P. O'Neal Scott 1930 V 498

P. O'Neal Pass.295. T. Kimber-Smith Money Box TW 754

Ballast296. W. Bretherton Kawasaki 998

R. Burrows, Pass.297. A. Quinn Morgan PVT TW 990

Class 6. Production Motor Cycles, Solo up to 1300 c.c.

301. K. Cooper Suzuki GS 750302. A. Mussard Suzuki GS 1000303. R. James Suzuki GS 1000304. R._Mawson Suzuki GS 1000305. P. Moll Suzuki.GS 1000306. C. Stepto Suzuki GS 1000307. R. Geary Triumph RGS 750308. P. Brister Norton 828309. M. Phillips Honda 750310. T. Moore Vincent Blk. Shadow 998311. R. Winfield Honda CBX f 1015

The production machines, today's so-called "Super Bikes", canbe expected to put on an excellent show. The times that these bikescan achieve would have won the day but a very few years ago.

The V.M.C.C. on behalf of all competitors hope t'hart all willenjoy Thisyear's speed trial and are sure that the motor cycles willprovide you all with both interest, entertainment and lots ofexcitement.

P. D. Manzano. 1978.

Average Speed Table • mph10for Standing Start Kilometre

Time Speed Time Speed Time Speed Time Speed•ecs. m.p.b . sees. m.p.h. sees. m.p.h. sees. m.p.b.19.00 117.73 25.00 89.48 f 31.00 72.16 37.00 60.46.2 116.51.4 115.31 .2 88.77 I .2 71.70 .2 60.13.6 114.13 .4- 88.07 .4 71.24 .4 59.81.8 112.98 .6 87.38 .6 70.79 .6 59.49

20.00 111.85 .8 86.70 .8 70.34 .8 59.18.2 110.74 26.00 86.04 32.00 69.90 38.00 58.87.4 109.65 .2 85.38 .2 69.47 .2 58.56.6 108.59 .4 84.73 .4 69.04 .4 58.25

.6 84.10 .6 68.62 .6 57.95.8 107.54 •.8 83.47 .8 68.20 .8 57.6521.00 106.52 27.00 82.85 33.00 67.79 39.00 57.36

.2 105.52 , .2 82.24 .2 67.38 .2 57.06.4 104.53 .4 81.64 .4 66.97 .4 56.78.6 103.56 .6 81.05 .6 66.58 .6 56.49.g l.02.61 .8 80.47 .s 66.18 .8 56.20

22.00 101.68 28.00 79.89 I 34.00 65.79 40.00 55.92.2 100.76 .2 79,32 .2 65.41 .2 55.64.36 100.04 .4 78.77 I .4 65.03 .4 55.37.4 99.86 .6 78.21 .6 64.65 .6 55.10.6 98.98 .8 77.67 .8 64.28 .8 54.82.8 98.11 29.00 77.14 35.00 63.91 41.00 54.56

23.00 97.26 .2 76.61 .2 63.55 .2 54.29.2 96.42 .4 76.09 .4 63.19 .4 54.03.4 95.60 .6 75.57 .6 62.84 r .6 53.77.6 94.79 .8 75.07 .8 62.48 .8 53.51.8 93.97 30.00 74.56 36.00 62.14 42.00 53.26

24.00 93.21 .2 74.07 .2 61.79 .2 53.00.2 92.44 .4 73.58 .4 61.45 .4 52.75.4 91.68 .6 73.10 I .6 61.12 .6 52.51.6 90.93 .8 72.63 .. .8 60.79 .8 52.26.8 90.20 43.00 52.02

Published by B. & H.M.C., 296-7-8 Madeira Drive Arches, Brighton

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