1969 Excitement at

20th June 1969, Page 190

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Edinburgh

by lain Sherriff • The excitement at the end of the Le Mans 24-hours race was almost equalled at the Edinburgh LDoY competition on Sunday. The 10 class winners were called on to run through the course a second time to find the champion, using a different vehicle for each manoeuvre The result was in doubt until the very last moment. The winner was A. C. Forsyth, who normally drives a 152 BMC, and during the run-off he had to drive a 37ft 6in artic outfit.

The Edinburgh competition moved into its third home last Sunday and the committee must be hoping that this is the last move. Redford Barracks could not be improved upon. It has all the facilities necessary for a successful eliminating centre.

There was fierce competition in a number of classes but the most hotly contested was E2. in which H. Littlejohn, of the British Oxygen Co., won his way to the final by one point. This means that seven BOC men from the company's northern area will be at Bramcote —a fitting reward for the regional transport manager. Mr. J. Grierson, who has attended five rounds this year, including Belfast, giving encouragement to his men.

Not so fortunate was Mr. William Russell, of Bathgate. who gives the Edinburgh round a great deal of support in many directions. Not one of his vehicles was placed, but perhaps this was because he had 13 entries.

One of the features of the competition this year has been the enthusiasm shown by employers. In addition to Mr. Grierson and Mr. Russell, I spotted in the crowd last Sunday Mr. H. R. Hart, deputy chairman of the Scottish Gas Board, Mr. Nichol Robertson, transport manager, Scottish Newcastle Breweries, Mr. J. Russell, National Carriers Ltd., Mr. J. Matthews, GPO.

It was obvious that competitors had taken trouble to study the Highway Code and many points in transport legislation which could be construed as drivers' legal liability. The penalties were minimal and the severity of the questions can be judged by one example which was: "What is the maximum length of a tow rope?" The answer is contained in C and U Regulation No. 99 and is 15ft—I wonder how many operators could have answered.

RESULTS Class A: up to 16ft and over 1 ton unladen weight: 1, A. C. Forsyth 1GPO) Morris, 72 points; 2, R. Fl. McCandless (GPO) Morns, 110: 3, E. Mouat (GPO) Morris. 141.

Class B: over 16ft to 19ft: 1, F. Niven (Scottish Gas Board) Bedford. 98: 2, J. Black (Tennent Caledonian) Bedford, 180; 3, T. McDonald (South of Scotland Electricity Board) Commer. 213.

Class C: over 19ft to 22ft: 1, D. Dougherty 1Scottish Brewers Ltd.) ERF, 68: 2, H. Davidson (Scottish Gas Board) BMC, 82; 3. G. Tully (National Carriers Ltd.) BMC. 106.

Class 0: over 22ft to 25ft: 1, C. Tocher (British Oxygen Co .> BMC, 78; 2, J. Phillips (Scottish Gas Board) Dodge. 108; 3, D. M. Buchanan (Shell and BP {Scotland) Ltd Dennis. 106.

Class El: over 25ft with two axles: 1, J. Briggs (British Oxygen Co.) Bedford, 68; 2, T. Galloway (Scottish Brewers Ltd.) Bedford, 86; 3, W. D. Smith (Scottish Brewers Ltd.) Bedford. 86.

Class E2; over 25ft with more than two axles:

1, H. Littlejohn (British Oxygen Co. Ltd.) Foden. 81: 2, J. Baxter (Shell and BP (Scotland) Ltd.) Leyland, 82:3. E. Strathdee (Shell and BP (Scotland) Ltd.) Leyland, 87.

Class Fl: flat or sided semi-trailers up to 33ft:

1, T. Morrow (National Carriers Ltd.) Karrier. 54: 2, G. Johnson (National Carriers Ltd.) Karrier, 162: 3, J. McLean (Freightliners Ltd.} Bedford, 188.

Class F2: box or tank semi-trailers up to 33ft: 1, L. Smith (Shell and BP (Scotland) Ltd.} AEC, 123; 2, W. Hutchison (Shell and BP (Scotland) Ltd.) AEC, 144: 3, L Mure (Freightliners Ltd.) Seddon, 223.

Class G: flat or sided semi-trailers over 33ft: 1. B. Degnan (Freightliners Ltd.) Bedford, 104:

2, J. McLauchlin (Freightliners Ltd.) Bedford, 108; 3, A. Anderson, (B RS) AEC, 140.

Class H: box or tank semi-trailers over 33ft: 1, R. B. Cameron (Freightliners Ltd.) Seddon. 104:

2, J. Fox (R. Rankin and Son Ltd.) Volvo, 124; 3, R. Graham (Shell and BP (Scotland) Ltd.) Scammen, 136.

Overall winner: A C. Forsyth

Team award: Scottish Breweries Ltd.

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