Reports of Recent Events, February 1953
M.G.C.C. Kimber Trophy Trial (Dec. 26th)
Cecil Kimber Trophy — J. Buncombe (Dellow).
Spencer Trophy — P. G. Cooper (Hillman Minx).
Murray Cup — A. W. Morrish (M.G. Special).
Welch Cup — H. D. King (M.G.).
First-Class Awards — A. A. Baring (Dellow), E. W. Pike (E.P.S.), M. Sharp (Dellow).
Second-Class Awards — H. R. Jesty (Hillman Minx), G. N. Dear (M.G. TD), P. Holliday (M.G. TD).
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Ulster AS.C. Trial (Dec. 26th)
1st: W. T. Todd (Todd Special); 2nd: R. C. McKinney (Dellow); 3rd: D. G. McNally (Dellow).
Closed Car Award: L. C. Downing (Ford Utility)
Novice’s Award: A. T. Carroll (A.T.C. Special).
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Leinster M.C Boxing Day Trial: (Dec. 26th)
Le Fanu Cup: H. C. Johnson (Lancia Special).
Special’s Class: K. Wilkinson (Ford).
Standard Open Sports Cars: J. J. Flynn (M.G.)
Saloon Class: C. Vard (Jaguar).
Team Prize: J. C. Millard, S. V. Baker, H. Johnson
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M.G.C.C. (Irish Centre) Winter Trial (Dec. 27th)
Premier Award: C. Vard (C.E.R. Special).
Flynn Cup: R. Laird (s/c Dellow).
Sunbury Cup: C. K. Flynn (M.G. TD).
Specials: K. P. Murray (MM II).
Standard Open Cars: A. L. Young (M.G. TC).
Saloon Cars C. Hogan (1-1/4-litre M.G.).
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Caernarvonshire & Anglesey M.C. Night Run (Dec. 27th)
Premier Award: W. R. Evans (Triumph Mayflower)
2nd: H. D. Pritchard (L.M.B.); 3rd: D. C. Mills (M.G. PA); 4th : D. I. Lloyd (Wolseley).
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M.G.C.C. (Irish Centre) Experts Barrel Trial: (Dec. 27th)
Best Performance, “Specials”: Mrs. H. C. Johnson (Lancia Special)
Standard Open Cars: D. Jones (M.G. TC) and D. Monson (M.G. TC).
Saloons: S. O’Flaherty (Volkswagen).
Ladies’ Prize: Miss S. O’Clery (M.G.).
Newcomers’ Award: S. J. R. Henly (Buckley Special).
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V.S.C.C (Northern Section) Measham Rally (Jan 3 – 4)
Measham Challenge Trophy: H. M. Goodman (Lancia).
Silver Cup (any class): R. A. Gouldburn (M.G.).
Class I (Vintage Cars): P. W. McNaughton (Sunbeam)
Class ll (Thoroughbred Post-Vintage): L. J. Strelton (Alvis).
Class III (Visitors’ Cars): P. B. Reece (Morgan).
Best Ladles’ Performance: Miss F. Haynes (Morris).
Best Closed Vintage Car: H. M. Sinclair (Bentley).
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Cheltenham M.C. Winter Trial (Jan. 4th)
Best Performance: A. W. Morrish (M.G.); 2nd: I. D. L. Lewis (Ford); 3rd; D. G. Cooper (Ford); 4th, F. M. Harris (Austin) and D. Bentley (Bentley Special); 5th: R. Skinner (S.H.S.)
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Ferrari Benefit: The result of the Buenos Aires G.P. of January 18th was:
lst: Ascari (Ferrari); 2nd: Villoresi (Ferrari); 3rd: González (Maserati); 4th: Hawthorn (Ferrari). Farina (Ferrari) crashed.