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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1966
Page
2
The piece outlines common factors reducing a car’s power from ignition and fuel delivery to valve and timing issues. It stresses checking spark plugs, distributor timing, and ignition coils, plus ensuring engine components and compression are in good condition. It advises cautious diagnosis and professional service if power loss persists.
A new British Grand Touring car, the Unipower GT, debuted at aLondon racing car show. It features a glass fibre body bonded to an air space frame, rear mounted Pace BMC MinD engine, and aims for over 100 mph with front wheel drive and independent rear suspension. A two seater sport version is planned later this year.
The 35 year old American Krente Ginther, Mexican Grand Prix winner in 1965, will drive a Cooper-Maserati Formula One car for Beith's team in 1966. Honda enabled the agreement by releasing Ginther from his Japan contract. he will join another car from the Cooper lineup as the factory builds two new cars in Santa Ana, California. The 1965 Lotus-Rord simmer team’s driver Jimmy Clark may also move, with entries for Monaco and Indianapolis 500 shaping the season.
In a Lakeview event Gary Tongs and Bob Tanner tied for first in a dead heat while both drove distinct machines, Tongs piloting a Morgan and Tanner a Volkswagen. The day featured erratic runs and strong competition from Canberra and Oran Park entrants in various classes.
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