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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
12
Auto editor notes Rootes Motors offering an Easidrive system for Hillman Minx cars. The fully automatic coupling uses magnetic powder solidified by electricity to connect the engine to two gear sets, replacing friction clutch. Electric governor controls gear changes based on road speed and pedal position.
Aspen reports Jack Marbeck of Kellogg Idaho and Barbara Ferries of Houghton Michigan win the junior ski downhill titles at the national alpine championships opening. Morbeck leads after a dramatic run but finishes well back as Marolz of Aspen falters.
Weekend racing unfolds with a sanctioned F I M and prix motorcycle road race at Willow Springs near Lancaster. Local riders include Parriott Bliss Dickerson and McLaughlin, with a Canadian quartet led by Bernard Hargreaves. NASCAR stock cars race at Ascot Stadium on Sunday, with several top drivers and new models. Riverside hosts a USAC 200 mile sports car race featuring Scarabs driven by Augie Pabst and Lance Reventlow, with Carroll Shelby a tough opponent.
The article notes a shift as Bryan drives George Salih's new roadster on asphalt and dirt, testing Salih's expectations. It mentions Joy roadsters on fast tracks like Indianapolis and the use of higher, narrower cars on dirt tracks, with top teams owning both. It also highlights Garden Grove champion Chuck Stevenson’s return seeking rides for Riverside and Indy, Susie Lesovsky leading a championship car team for Kelso Auto Dynamics, and upcoming events including a motorcycle scrambles show at Nail Flats Drive-In Theater.
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