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2MLDolf National Finals

5th September 1975
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ieptember 7 CD TH the new South Yorks difying centre sending final; for the first time, a record nber of 295 drivers will vete on September 7 at the Ld National Finals of the nmercia/ Motor L orr y ver of the Year Competir at Bramcote, near Nunon.

udging from some of the y low penalty scores at ional contests, competition the prizes will be keener n ever. This year the "inch r "has been so exacting that y two :Bonner champions te qualified: Lloyd Richards Joe Dakin of Express ry, Ruislip. However, !LDoY will be celebrating emotional Women's Year welcoming the firat woman r driver finalist, Mrs Gloria :field of the Bassett Group, 4w-on-Trent, Who qualified the largest rigid vehicle

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)r. John Gilbert, Minister Transport, will be present judge for himself just how CMLDoY slogan of "safety ough skill" is justified. The opetition's organisms are kfiderit that, as a 'self-consed newcomer to the road nsport scene, 'he will enjoy I admire the abundant disys of driving professional

e day's programme

1jjtcompetitors in classes D, F and H report to wker Siddeley Aviation, Bitwell, at 7.30,am, half an Jr after marthals start the They are followed by sees A, C, E and G from 0 to 1 lam. Drivers will 1,ve from the usual. .scrutiering for a safe driving ord and correct vehicle t.ss straight into the road rte which ends at Bramoote, ere they face the Highway de and legal requirements Itlarn " They then move to first of the four ManJvring tests. The organisers in to have all Class results sited by lpm and to start the al championship tests at 2pm with final prizegiving timed for 4.30pm.

This is probably the only show of its kind where car parking and admission are both free, as well as entry to moSt of the spedtatar competitions. This year there are also a record number of open competitions-15 in all—as well as other exhibitions.

Each finalist takes about 10 minUtes to complete the four manoeuvring tests, but even spectators With only one driver to 'support will find plenty to do.

There are several events for children, such as the National Carriers scale model antic on a manoeuvring test that children actually drive, and the Nuneaton Round Table funfair where only skill counts !

Two-Wheel fans can see 60 of the country's top amateur cycliSts going DOT the prizes on Conoco's roller-cycle "track."

During the lunch interval Dunlop will mount demonstrations of a Denim° tyre burst at speed and of its Mlaxaret anti-skid device. If conditions permit the Esso hot air balloon will rise majestically from the competition site. Spectators will find that Army Signposts for Bramcote say "Junior Leaders Regiment RA." Bramcote Camp is just off the .B1114 Nuneaton to Wolvey road.


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