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"BRITISH MOTOR-nude scratch and handicap races

BOAT PROGRESS.

THE SEASON'S EVENTS.

for the unlimited class, for stan- dard boata not exceeding 24ft. in length, and scratch races for the "Puppy Dog" class. The last- named are of

& new one-design type, which was described in The Time on March 5. They are single-step hydroplanes with д nine hp. Riley sports engine which gives them a speed of about

miles an hour. The inclusion on one-design class will greatly increase the interest in these re guttas; and it would not be sur

rising if the boats (of which doubled their numbers by the end there are now about half-a-dozen)

1 of the senson.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1929.

MOTOR NOTES

MOTOR WAR IN EUROPE.

THE FRENCH FORD AND

LTS RIVALS.

Franec is again a battlefeld, but this time with American automobile manufacturers" as the enemies, each with European allies and entrench

ed in European factories. Henry Ford, Alfred P. Siean and W. C. Burant are the generals engaged in & three-cornered fight

with the automobile market of the Continent as their rich prize.

Ford has opened his offensive by expanding his French Ford Com pany from a capitalisation of 73 million francs to 130 millions. He invited the French public to come in and so great is the "reputation

of the Detroit manufacturer that subscribed sixty times over. the stock in could have been

Ford's Bold Plan,

Franco-American Alliance.

of

The achievements of Sir Henry Segrave's Miss England have great ly stimulated every branch of the spart of motor boat racing. The chief effect has been to restore to its former popularity, at least, the high-powered inboard-engined boat, which had suffered partial eclipse during the past two seasons by the sudden vogue of the out,, board. There is in no sense a com- petition between the two, for they!" Outboard Developments.

With his French capital, Ford is differ widely in almost all their The development of the outboard going to produce a car refined to characteristics. An outboard is an type proceeds at an astonishing meet French tartes and manufac inexpensive instrument for am- pace. No apeed record appears to ture them in France, marketing pling the exhilaration of fast remain credited as such for much them at a cost double that of his water travel; and although e pre longer than a week. The highest cars in America. It is generally sent-day racing outboard is cap-speed reached by an outboard may felt that he is taking huge profits. able of high speeds-a performance be accepted as being within the temporarily to be in s position to of 38 miles an hour was recently neighbourhood of 40 miles an hour.lash and cut down bis prices in timed at Cowes-it can never hope, Yet this speed is likely to be easily case a price war developt. even at its best, to reach the speeds | exceeded during the coming Ford is not openly allied with possible to craft whose engines are season. Speeds of 30 miles an any, European manufacturer, but is of such size and high power that hour are expected of the newest known to be very friendly with they have to be placed inboard. craft when handled by experienc-Andre Citroen, the "Ford

In view of the coming season's ed drivers. The chief event of the France," who came to Detroit to 'events, says a writer in the Lon-season for racing outboard motor- learn how cars were made in series don Times, it is perhaps necessary bents is the contest for the Duchess and then gave France her first to bear in mind that after Sir Henry Segrave's victory in the trophy race at Miami with a speed of 8.2 miles an hour, his rival, Mr. Gar Wood, in Miss America VII, won the race on the follow. ing day with a speed of 83 miles an hour, This speed is the highest meetings an the large lake at yet reached upon the water, Dent-Rickmansworth. With the excep- ing the previous speed of D2.538 tion of the dates reserved for in established by the same driver international regattas, the race the same boat in the race for the meetings at Rickmansworth will be British International Trophy at held each Saturday, commencing Detroit last September. The conon May 25 and continuing until test for the British International late in the season. Trophy is an annual event of long

Many other new outhoard racing standing, and because it usually clubs have lately been formed at attracts the fastest boats in the auitable centres in Great Britain world it is regarded as the chief and Ireland. A particularly sue motor-boat race of the year. At cessful start has been made by the least one British boat will thal Midland Outboard Racing Club, lenge this year for the Trophy, which has its headquarters at which has been held for America Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham. by Mr. Gar Wood since 1920, and This is an expanse of water 523 the race will again be held at De- Acres in extent, with a greatest greater scheme of European deve- troit in September.

length of 1015 yards. Fortnightlylopment In this connection it is interest-race meetings are held; and it may ing to notice that Sir Henry be added that at the cpening meet Segrave is consulting with those ing held recently 4,000 spectators responsible for the design of Mias paid for admission. The beginner England for a new and a bigger is assisted and encouraged, and in hoat, which, it is said, will be its events the club observes a dis driven by twin engines (Miss Eng. tinction between amateurs and land has only one), totalling 1,560 experts. horse power with which a speed in The following is a list of the excess of 100 miles an hour is an-principal international fixtures for ticipated. Miss America, it may be added, has twin engines tetal- ling 2,200 horse, power.

of York's Trophy. This event, as chain-system of motorcar construc- well as the race lor The Motortion. Hout Trophy, will probably take place at the Welsh Harp, Hendon, on June 29 The newly formed Durant has allies himself openly British Outboard Racing Club, with M. Marcel See, builder of the bowever, will hold most of its Amilcar. By an agreement between the two, Duradt will modernize the Amilcar plant, lead engineers to make it efficient, and help to sell- the finished product in America. See engages himself to take over the sale of Durant ears in Franet. putting his immense sales organisa

an immediately at the disposition of Durant.

the coming season:-..

June 1 and 2-Berlin. June 22.-London (Welsh Harp). Juze 27, 28, and (29.-London Miss England on the Thames.

(Thames). Meanwhile, Misa England will

July 7 to 15.-Paris (Seine). take part in the International

August 14 to 18-Antwerp, Regatta which is to be held on the

September 7 to 15 Venice Thames on June 27, 28, and 29.

(Lido). British followers of the sport will

September 10 to 28.-Lake Como. thus have their first opportunity

Regattas of the R.M.F.C. and of seeing the boat under way, for B.M.B.C. will take place at Hythe, it had not been put into the water Southampten, on May 25, June 15, until just before the races at July 27, August 24, and September Miami. This three days fixture 91; and other British Motor Boat on the Thames will represent the Club fixtures are:-- largest International motor-boat July 6-At Southend: and meeting which has so far been adon to Cowes rage. ranged in this country. The list

July 26-A Bournemouth.

Durant has arrived in France to

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personally direct the campaign of has arranged for the shocktroops of his ally. Amilcar to race in the Indianapolis. an cylinder

Grand Prix this, May.

Sloan has launched an even

for "General Motors.

climaxed by the recent purchase of the Oppel plant in Germany. Gen- eral Motors will continue to im- port its Americas cars in France, but will also flood Europe with the cheap German-made ears as soon as the factory can be reorganised.

The American firms long ago drove all English competition from the French market and only the de luxe British cars are ever seen on French roads. They must com/ pete with the Belgian Minervas, the German Mercedes and several makes of Italian luxury cars.

The Cheap Car Market.

is left The field of cheap cars, undisputed to America and France, Among the French manufacturers, Resault, Peugeot and Citron. Amilcar lead their field. They pro- dace standardised cars of from € to 14 h.p. to sell around 81,000.

The

Citrcen dominates the French' in- dastry with his American methods, Eon-hut Ford has already started to undersell the Citroen cars. French manufacturers can be ex pected to retaliate with price cuts. und the prospective buyer sits back with a smile of anticipation."

of events is an extensive one, and August 17-Sen Mile contest as

Hythe.

August 19 and 20.-At Poole. August 22 and 23-At Swanage September 13, and 14-At South

end

includes competitions for all the most popular types, the principal contcats from an international point of view being the races for the Duke of York's Trophy and and Poole. the Harmsworth Trophy. A large foreign entry is expected, particu- lurly in the 14-litre class and the various outboard classes. The Thames Regatta will, be made the occasion for motor-boat displays and exhibitions by a number of firma and big stores, and by these and similar means it is hoped to impress upon the British publio and foreign visitors the growing importance of the British, motor-

CHASE OF VICAR BY

MOTOR-CAR.

FUNERAL DELAYED BY ABSENT CLERGYMAN."

The French dealers, realizing the serious aspect of the American" in vasion, have launched nationaliat propaganda campaigne. They urge Frenchmen to buy French cars for patriotic reasons, but it is not

French characteristic to be patriotic at a price. If the Ameri can cars provide the French con. ception of luxury in a cheap car and offer lower prices, there is little question where the business will go. and with three such great Ameri-

One of the mourners at a Plymp-can Generals in the field, there is

boat industry, which is now said ton funeral recently had to chases real threat of hard days ahead to engage the entire activitier of a clergyman in a motor-car in order for the French motor industry. over 100 firms.

that the service might be carried

The clergyman who was to have

The International regattas which through,

are to be held on the Continent are more numerous than they have conducted the service, owing to been in other years; and in view some misunderstanding, was absent, of the many engagements in home although the church was full of waters it is not likely that British mourners and others, who waited. boats will be able to compete at for more than an hour. Finally, it each of them. It is expected, how- was decided to send out in search. ever, that this. country will be re of the missing clergyman, and one presented at the regattas which of the family mourners scoured the will be given during the course of town.

at

the Beason

MOTORING ON ICE.

A SEVERE TEST.

For the recond time, Mr. L. Groenkguist has won the Swedish Winter Cup, valued at 5,000 crowns, in race held over 715 miles of Berlin, Paris, After some time he saw a man in narrow ice-bound roads in such Antwerp, Yenice, and Lake Como, clericat dress driving in a motor-condition that frequently the com "In home waters, the principal car towards Plymouth. The search-petitors had to drive on low gear meatings are those which have been er jumped into another and gave for several hours in succession. jointly arranged by the Royal chase. He passed the clergyman's This year's winner drove a six- Motor Yacht Club and the British car and pulled up in front. cylinder Fiat 20 which, despite the Motor-Boat Club. Five of these The clergyman proved to be the severe conditions, maintained an meetings are to be held at Hythe Her Clarence Elwelhion average of more than 30 miles DT: Southampton Water, the first take South Brent who-consent-to-fil the hour Three other Fiats at the ing place on May 25. In addition gap, and the funeral service was same type, ran in the trials with- to outboard racing, the events will duly, held.

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WORLD'S SPEED RECORDS.

FROM 39 M.P.H. UPWARD.

The following table shows the recognised world's land speed records established in cars since 1898

Year.

Driver.

1995. Chasseloup-Laubat

1999 Jenatry

1909 Serpollet

1002 Fournier

1002 Augiers 1003 Ford 1004 Rigolly

1904 de Caters 1904 Rigaily 1904 Barras

1908 A. Macdonald 1900 Bowden

1006 Marriott- 1000

B. Oldfield

1911 R. Burman 1919 Ralph de Palma 1920 T. Milton

1992 K. Lee Guinness 1023 J. R. Parry Thomas 1024 E, A. D. Eldridge 1928 M. Campbell 1826 J. G. Parry Thomas 1028 J. G. Parry Thomas 1927 M. Campbell 1927 H, O. D. Segrave 1998 M. Campbell 1928 Ray Keech

1920 H. O. D. Segrave

*European record.

Napier

Car. Joantaud

M.P.H."

39.24

Jenatzy

05.79

Serpollet

75.06

Моїв

78,60

"Mors

77.13

Ford

01.37 Im.

Giobron Brillie

03.20 1m.

Mercedes

97:28

Gobron Brillie

103.56

Darracq

104.53

104.83

Mercedes

100.73 m.

Stanley

Benz Bend Packard Duesenberg

127,65 lm, 131.72 m. 141,73 m. 149.87 1.

158.04 1m.

Sunbeam

'129.17 Im.'

Leyland

Sunbeam

Higham

Higham

Napier Campbell

Sunbeam

Napier Campbell

White Triplex

Irving Special

120.73 1m. 145.82 1m. 150.76 m. 168.07 1m. 170.62 1m. 174.22 10. 203.79 1m. 206.93 m. ..207.55 1m. 931.36 1m.

Fiat

Most of these records were established over a distance of a mile; the others were over a kilometre, and were nearly all made

on the Continent.

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IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION.

bustion chamber "aad various other. modifications have demonstrated the practicability of increasing the power, speed, range and smooth- uess of an engine to a marked extent, even when running at a. high compression upon low-grade petrol. The top-gear performance can thereby be greatly improved.» In the other, flexibility is sought

The call for flexibility in ear performance has resulted in many changes in design, such as the re- arrangement of valve gears to give by the provision of an infinitely. a high engine torque at low speeds variable transmission which

the all-round lowering of equally smooth and silent on all back-axle ratios to widen the range speed ratios and can be varied by of speed on top gear. The subject finger-light pressure upon a single has proved equally attractive to lever. Consequently, despite the inventors, and, here, again, work dissimilarity of ideas, the goal of each independent inventor is much has been proceeding on 'two con- verging lines: upon improving the same, namely, flexibility com- the engine and upon redesigning bined with case of control.

Bystem. These the transmission researches are admirably exemplifi: ed by two inventions which are described in full in recent issue of The Motor.

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