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JUNE-JULY, 1954 3 The President's Page

by JOHN FOSTER THE talk all around .seems to be centered ing to the carburetors was only one eye- on Motor, ports Week; what to enter, dropper full per second, yet every time the what arc tho chances of winning, what is accelerator was depressed, as in acceleration, the Spcrts Cur Proving Ground going to a whole cupful! of gas was dumped into be? One thin~ iH certnin, th events are the carburetors; most of which was wasted: as well plann d lI11d OIWlni~,od as any group If the 3000 rev figure could be kept constant of OllthuMi(IHIHcould wish. None III' Act up gas mileage would be, astronomical! So re- BO thut lite l'I'HulIH 111'('II fl1l'I'J.(OIW«onclusion, member at all times, constant pedal pressure and ulthou, It Ih" ,'xpNlc\I\c'lld will h(1 II unrl an easy right foot will make all the lill,11l mOL',' III "IIMI' I'll WII/.(I'I'Il\IIt IIllIIIy of diff('l'c'nc,c ill t.h world in your economy, Ihl (IVI'III~ lI11d VII"'IHIM,'IIlHHlIH(\I',' WOIl by ,01l1(J ollt<'1' important contributing factors lito uuvlr:», for lur-k Iii III pIli H U 11I1'/.(1(l1l1'1 urr : lire \11'!'RAIII'", one minute warm-ups In Ih'IMI' II10101'ill/.(('ldIHlhollll'H, lunill~, idlin~ spcccl, mixIIII" .s, clean air 1 11111fully l'ollvlllC'Cld t hut "th week" C'I('HIH'I'Hs,park plug gap and even the toe-in will Ii1'1II/.( IHOMI 'lIljoytlllllll to thos who or toe-out angle of the front wheels, ontl1r for tho Ah er Iun of purtiolpution, Coasting will he allowed this year in the the excltcmcnt of fri mdly ompetirion and Frugality Run! Knowing that some bounder th pl asure of meeting such a grand bunch will no doubt take advantage of this fuel of devotees, saving stunt we have made it legal for It It has been most gratifying, during everyone, In England, during the rationed this past year, to recognize the handsome war years, coasting one's car whenever pos- dash plaque on some stranger's car and, sible became an art and gas mileages were upon introducing myself, spend a pleasant possible up to three figures! So watch for half-hour or so in discussing last year's some fantastic figures on the Frugality Run "week" and the events in which this par- and watch those brakes-they're expendable! ticular enthusiast entered, One of the most joyful memories of last Everyone I have spoken to was happy to years "week" was the winning of a new receive his copy of RALLY and pleased MG by a young couple who were then with the contents, Everyone wants more and strangers to us, It couldn't have happened . more of the stories like: English Trials at to two nicer people and today Penny and the Owl's Roost and My-Our First Coun- Curry Neeley are real active members in cours. And, more of those fine cartoons, our club with a much wider circle of Some have told me that they would like to friends, send in stories and articles but they cannot- To those of you who are entering the for they are not writers, Gads! Who is? Just events in Motor Week for the first time I leave it to our RALLY Editor; he will glad- have a :fiew tips, Mail in your entry early for ly re-arrange your verbage and punctuate competition numbers will be assigned con- your paragraphs, You just write it down the testants in the order in which they are re- way you see it and let him do the rest- ceived and that number will be used by the and you will get the by-line, contestant during the whole week's activi- In closing, a word of thanks to our chap- ties, An early application will insure the ter secretaries for sending in their local contestant of an early start and his name newssheets and for helping distribute our will appear in the program, Get to your first issue and our sincere thanks to the event early with plenty of gas, local de- advertisers in this, our club magazine, I tailed maps, flashlight, driving license" good strongly suggest, or tather insist, that we timepiece and air in the spare tire! all make this one little effort in apprecia- On the Frugality Run, economy of op- tion and that is: whenever you decide to eration is the prime factor and there is more buy something for the car look through the than one way to help squeeze that extra pages ofRALL Y and find the address of mile OHt of each gallon of gas. There are one of our advertisers; make your purchases literally hundreds of tricks that can help from them and be proud, just as I am, to ~ but I will mention only a few of the most tell them you are an FCCA member and common, I saw a demonstration on an en- that you saw their ad in RALLY, • .. Hell , , , you said LOWER IT!" gine that has worked wonders for my gas Sincerely, mileage, At a constant 3000 revs on an MG engine (43.46 mph ) the amount of gas go- JOHN FOSTER I

4 RAllY JUNE-JULY, 1954 5 srl~ttl·! editorial RALLY GIVE YOUR MCi AT II(J TfJ8fJ()l($ OH happy confusion month! Motor week VOL. I, NO.5 JUNE-JULY, 1954 DURING will take its toll on already strained THE NEW SOUND! MOTOR SPORTS WEEK and overburdened chapter heads. CONTENTS Here you wilr see over 300 books and magozines Everyone will be in one heck of a hurry New Huth Dual Cast Iron Header System for on: Design, Racing, Sports Cars and in foct any The President's Page ...... 4 MG gives it that extra GO! thing you might wish on automobiles. all week long, but we should not lose sight of this one important fact: traffic laws are John Foster BRITISH CAR OWNERS still in existance and no allowances can be Editorial .....0..... REPAIR 6- MAINTENANCE DATA expected from the city officials, and, acci- Industrial Dynamite .... 8 From Car Craft Data Sheets consist of 8·81j2 x 11 poges for overhaul dents can happen during Motor Week, just & maintenance of Englno; tgn/tion; Clutch; Gearbox; like any other week in the year. Perhaps, From The Chapters ...... 12 Axlol 6rak«ul Stoering, ole. Wiring & lubo diagrams during this week, it would be well to take Valley Relay Rally ... 14 Diu, many chorts & loctlonod drawings, stock of ourselves, our own individual driv- Buick Road Test...... 18 Au'tln A·30 ..••..•.••. #200· Jowott Jupltor #208 D. S. Dickinson A.40 0 van ""'# t 48 Morgan Plus ~ # 194 ing habits, how much courtesy we extend A·40 Sam" I •••. #193 MG· TC Mldgot #155 to others regardless of how important we Safety, Yes!! Patrol, No!!.. .. 19 Hooloy·IOO ...••••••••. #214 TO Mldgot.. # 192 Incidentally Speaking ...... 20 Pard Con,ul & 7 phyr #184 Morrl,. Mlnor #167 think our mission is, and make some at- John Foster Hillman Minx 4 & 5 #190 Rltev . 2';' lilre #153 tempt to duplicate the same driving tactics Get top performance from oversize Huth dual Jaguar. Mw 7 #197 Singer SM Rdstr #215 executed during the races and competition .Fox Hunt Rally ...... 22 header system. No back pressure, better acceler- XK·120 #185 Sunbeom-Fclbot 90 .. #177 events. By this I mean we should not lose Odomet.er Accuracy . ..23 ation, more gas milage-terrific, low, sporty (many others ovailable-write for list) Round Robin Rally ...... 24 tone. Includes precision cast iron headers, head- Price $1.50 each sight of our ultimate aim; that of finishing pipes, two Huth Glaspac mufflers, two tailpipes, Doris Price clamps, etc. Easy instcllo+ion. No weld or cut. • REPAIR BOOKS • the event without having incurred losses from accidents or other driving errors. Study They Also Serve ...... 27 '50-'53 TD's, '54 TF's~Order #E-I 01. MG WORKSHOP MANUAl.. .. $6.50 NEW LOW PRICE $59.50 TUNING & MAINTENANCE OF MG·S $4.00 the traffic as you go and make no move that John Foster DESIGN & TUNING COMPETITION ENGINES $8.50 might jeopardize the completion of the trip. Bourke Engine ...... 28 MG single oversize Glospoc= and tailpipe unit. CARBURETION 12 Vols.).. . $16.50 True, each of us will cover many miles duro Phillip Space Order #MT -10 1 , Only $12.00 ing the week, yet, if we can remember to Why Drive An Imported Car? .. . .30 JAGUAR-New single 2" straight thru unit • CAR- TOON BOOKS • John Foster PIT STOPS. .. $1.00 practice the Golden Rule while on the pub- UP THE STRAIGHT-Brockbank.. .. $2.00 lie highways we can perhaps keep the en- ,,"iiiliiiE'ifi;l·i'ii'fS~-=1P ROUND THE BEND-Brockbank $1.00 tire week Accident Free. BADGE BAR BLUES.. .. $1.00 While we are on the subject of safety This month's cover was furnished by • GOOD READING • and safe driving I am tossing in my two- Photog GEORGE JOHNSTON. Cover • CONTROLLING A RACE CAR TEAM $4.00 bits on a subject that has long been one of title could well be: "But we've already a CAR DRIVING AS AN ART... .. $3.00 with Gla.pac':' muffler and tailpipe. Eliminates my pets-the safety belt. Hold it now- tried that road!" or "But the map said back pressure, increases mileage and perform- FORMULA 3 $3.75 only 27 miles and the checkpoint should 500" RACING S3.00 don't turn the 'page-e-I know you've heard ance! XK-12O---0rder #MT-l00, Mark VII- GRAND PRIX DRIVER-Herman Long $4.00 this one before-but until I see a set in be right over there." or "Could that MT·7-1 00...... Only $19.75 A RACING MOTOR·IST-S. C. H. Davis $3.00 your car you haven't heard it enough. No building have been moved?" Anyway, JAGUAR GRAND PRIX 1934·39 $3.00 need to bore you with a page full of sta- DICK HENNESSY, GLORIA JEPSEN duals, fits present headers, 2 Huth RECORD OF MOTOR RACING 1894·1908 $10.00 Glosspccs ", two tailpipes, clamps, etc. All 2" GRAND PRIX FACTS & FIGURES 58.50 tistics and proven theories when you can and one bright Red MG TD seem to be oversize. They're the greatest 1...... • $45.00 BRITISH RACE DRIVERS SILVER JUBILEE BOOK 512.50 prove it to yourself. Just take a closer look lost in the woods. STIRLING MOSS .$4.00 FORMULA 2 $3.50 at those wrecks along the highway and I'm NOW-4 HUTH MUFFLER SERVICE SPECIALS. .. $3.50 sure you will find that, in almost every case, installation shops to serve you CONTINENTAL SPORTS CARS $3.50 a safety belt could have prevented personal BURBANK BRITISH SPORTS CARS $3.50 Editor George Hill MAGIC MPH-Gordner $4.50 injury and perhaps have prevented the ac- 1701 W. Magnolia, tual collision. Like the case of the man Art Director Murph Heacox 1617 W Magnofia, ntornwall 2-2168; WIN!! with an Cartoon Editor Dorris Miller that was sideswiped on the freeway the TARZANA Photographer Ralph Poole AVERAGE SPEED other day. He lost complete control of his 18050 Ventura Blvd., Dickens 2-4204; Advertising Mgr. Bill Burnett CALCULATOR car 'as he was thrown across the seat from LONG BEACH Jean Woods the initial impact, unintentionally turned Circulation Mgr. 435 W. Ocean Blvd., L.B. 67-6255. $4.00 the front wheels as he was thrown off bal- Speed - Time - Distance ance, flipped his car over the side of the Send check, M.O., Inq. Dept. M·74 with one setting road-and all because he could not remain For Rallies, Races firmly planted behind the steering wheel. SELL ADS • MAKE POINTS! or Reliability Runs Yes, that's when he got into real trouble; NO MATHEMATICAL knowledge needed to operate! after he lost control. So take a tip from Published monthly by Rally Publications, • BOOKS ON RALLIES • one who knows and sit right down and 201 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Cali- HUTH MUFFLER (0. write yourself a memorandum to get belts fernie. Entered as. second class matter at RALLIES & RACES by Gatsonides $5.00 1701 W. Mognolio •• Burbank, Calif. RALLIES & TRIALS by Davis $4.00 installed at the first opportunity-and then the post office at Glendale, California; under MONTE CARLO RALLy $2.50 be sure to use them. Incidentally-e-this is the Act of March 3, 1897. Subscription 2708·C Magnolia ·Blvd. Mail Order prices F.O.B: Burbank no commercial-we are not peddling safety rate S2.50 per year throughout the world. AUTOBOOKS Burbank 7, California belts-just SAFETY .... Ed. Single copy 25 cents. ':'Trademark

6 RALLY JUNE-JULY, 1954 7 Engines in the "JE" 134 Cubic Inch Class

TORQUE; COMPo INDUSTRIAL DYNAMITE MAKE CYLS. DISPl. & TORQUE RPM H.P. & RPM CU. IN. RATIO BY CHUCK EDDY & JOHN CHRISTY Photos by Bob D'Olivio & Les Nehamkin Morgan Plus 4 4 127.4 Not Avail able 68·4200 Not Available 6.7 Condensed from CAR CRAFT MAGAZINE Sunbeam 4 138.2 124·1800 80·4200 .9 7.42 Allard Palm Beach 6 138 112-2000 68-4000 .81 6.8 Siata 12 Litre) V-8 121.2 99-4000 105·5800 .812 8.5 Triumph TR·2 121.5 -I 117·3000 90·4800 .97 8.5 ".I.E." 134 4 134 110·1600 49-3200 .836 6.6

Engines 111 the "JD" 172 Cubic Inch Class

Austin-Healey 4 162 144·2000 90·4000 .89 7.5 Aston-Martin 6 155 144-3500 125·5000 .93 8.2 Pegaso Z. 8 V·8 172 160-3600 180·6200 .93 8.8 "J.D." 172 4 172 147-1500 63·3400 .855 6.75

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OST OWNERS of four cylinder cars have same stroke of 3.6 inches, differing only in too favorably with the others in their classes. M heard of gaining power through the bore size. Both have sleeves, which, when two-inch intake valve (see chart). The However, a glance at column 6, indicating use of Ford's potent little V8 Sixty. This removed, put the engines at almost exactly ports are easily reamed out to 1% inches. foot pounds per cubic inch, shows that at has been a sort of standard practice since 21/2 and 3 litres with a bore size of 3.56 An integral intake-exhaust manifold is easily low rpm the two are putting out what is the first TCs arrived here shortly after inches and 4.025 inches respectively. made from 1% inch tubing to take one or almost the maximum for the others. By World War II. For the four cylinder purist, To see what objectives we would like to two Stromberg 81 carburetors or two Ford increasing the rpm and compression ratio, however, this is hardly the answer to the aim for in using such an engine, let's corn- EBP-951O single-throat carburetors. An al- we can conceivably get a rating of better problem of making that Jag owner down the pare the stock ratings and characteristics of ternative would be the use of two Jaguar than a pound per cubic inch and a horse- block dive back into his den. , these engines with those against which they SUs. As for compression ratio, this can be power rating of nearly doube the stock There is an answer, however, that will could be placed in competition and for raised by following the recommendations on figure. Ideally, we could look for about 90 appeal to even the purest of the p~re.i? which they could be swapped. Before mak- the chart or by the use of special pistons bhp at about 4800 rpm from the JE 134 heart. Believe it or not, this answer lies In ing the comparison, bear in mind the fact available through several speed equipment that most plebeian of vehicles, the '54 Ford and about 120 at the same figure for the manufacturers. For those who want to go that the engine in stock form is engineered JD 172. tractor. Somebody has given this substitute to run at a constant 1500 rprn in a tractor. all-out, billet cams are available from How- These changes are considerably more sim- for the Percheron a dose high-octane salts. Also bear in mind that by the simple ex- ard Johansen of Howard's Cams, Los An- ple with these engines than with any other Even more important, it's a four hanger, pedient of removing the restrictions and irn- geles. since they are restricted from the start. The an overhead valve four-hanger. proving the breathing, factory engineers As far as valve replacement goes, the stock ports are less than an inch in diam- There are 'actually two specific engines in have turned the engine at 7000 rpm under matter is simple. Once YQU have the ports eter. The intake manifold and carburetion the lme. These are the JE 134, just short 80 percent load for 12 hours straight! This reamed out and the valve seats reamed to are just right for ]500 rpm but are restricted of two and a half litres, and the JD 172, is a beating that it would never get in an the proper size, the Lincoln or '54 Ford Six by about half for anything else. a healthy sized plant of just under three automobile. Here's the comparison: valves will fit without alterations. Since the engines are the equivalent of litres. The two engines both have the At first blush, neither engine compares The ignition system, of course, must be half a Lincoln, they can use the Lincoln changed. It's quite possible that the Lucas 8 RALLY JUNE-JULY, 1954 9 '"IoU Z e ...:.z wz zo S2!=:

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'"Z o t= c( u iL u w Q. o'" IoU iL Q equipment will fit if provided with the nor mounting on the front of the block is en Ford drive gear. If not (this is best left up merely three inches of excess metal and o Z to your favorite ignition specialist) follow ~ 10 pounds of excess weight. Throw it away. ~ the recommendations on the accompanying If you've read this far, you're probably o en modification chart. When installing the con- interested in finding out just what this en- z s:: verted ignition, make sure that the oil pump gine (both the JD and JE have the same c( will be properly driven as this vital little external dimensions) will fit into. From all item derives its motivation from the dis- observation, they will fit admirably into the ~ tributor drive gear. u •....•..... Austin Healey Hundred, the A-90, the Mor- Don't worry about adaptation problems . gan Plus-Four, Triumph 1800, Triumph e The engine will, with the Ford commercial TR-2, Healey Silverstone or, with a little bell-housing, fit 'any Ford transmission. By squeezing, any MG from TA to TF. '" adding an aluminum spacer to the crankshaft Best of all, the price of the engine less flange, the MG or Jaguar flywheel will fit governor and other industrial encumbrances perfectly and the motor plate of either en- but ready to run is under $250! gine can be re-drilled to fit the back of the If you are actually interested in more in- Ford block. Incidentally, with our carbu- formation on hopping up processes, and retion conversion, the load-controlled gover- where and how to buy the engine, drop a line to the Editor of RALLY. •

10 RAllY JUNE-JULY, 1954 11 Iy won the FCCA Economy Run. Fred drove FROM the CHAPTERS with his right foot unshod and used every GLENDALE CALIFORNIA SON; 5th-FRANK McGOWAN. technique he could think of to take his car In honor of all our members who own Another member or the Glendale Chap- over the llO-mi. course with a fuel con- VW's, Porsches, German Shephards and ter had this to say about two rallies: After sumption of only 1.6 gal. (For the informa- Dachshunds, the Frankfurter und Maine an absence of almost two years in the tion of the technical-minded, the winning Rally, under the direction of Z'ACK BARATZ South Pacific (and keeping up his club VW has two carburetors, high-compression was pronounced a great success. Three dues while he was over there) old timer pistons; and Fred was some minutes letting check points led from FCCA Headquarters HARWOOD JONES returned in time to air out of his tires at the end of the run.) to Cabrillo Beach. A roaring fire there enter the "Orange Rally". With his wife Honors for best mileage achieved by awaited all participants who wished to roast KATHRYN driving their new AAO Sports FCCA members were shared by ALLEN frankfurters and marshmallows. Winners of (slow up kid-you're supposed to be break- WILSON & MARJORIE WILSON (Por- the rally were: 1st-NORMAN BERRY; ing in a tight motor) and "Har" navigat- sche ) , HERVEY HEYWOOD (VW), and 2nd-BILL PRESTON & HARWOOD ing, this "Kay-Wood team took home a 1st ELIOT & GERRY BACHELDER (Morris JONES (tie); 4th-MRS. BOB FERGUS· place plaque. Not bad for the first time Minor), each of these cars wringing 48,889 out in over two years. miles out of each gallon of gas. The "Frankfurt ein Main" Rally, staged The American Oil Company cosponsored in May, was an epic venture at night the Run, setting up a large banner at the through the hills and along the coast, find- starting line and handling out cans of Amo- co lighter fluid to all participants. In ad- ing ( ?) check points in the dark and 3. E. Campbell, Morris Minor, 45,833 mpg dition, Amoco is having made up, for pre- drawing to sealed poker hands where the Best Mileage by Members-Ribbons sentation to the overall winners, Zippo women (queens-that is) were wild and 1. A. Wilson, Porsche, 48.889 mpg lighters bearing the contestants' signatures. jokers didn't count. All had fun and a I. E. Bachelder, Morris Minor, 48.889 mpg To Mr. ROBEHT TOITEN and the Ameri- big frankfurter roast at the finish. 1. H. Heywood, VW, 48.889 mpg can Oil Company are due the Club's thanks A gourmets gustitorial gastrinomic de- 2. C. Christiansen, Porsche, 42.308 mpg for these favors and for arranging for light is being prepared by the ladies of 3. H. Ellis, Triumph T.R.2, 40.741 mpg the Glendale Chapter. Date will be an- some photographs and publicity which it is nounced later. hoped will appear in the Boston newspapers OHANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA shortly. . Unfortunately, we have had no news from The recent trial Gymkhana put on by the The Club also thanks Hansen-MacPhee Orange County this month. We find, how- SFVC was a huge success. Numerous let- Engineering, Inc., for allowing us to start ever, a piece in one of the back issues of GINA & BILL MOREY work out rally ters have been received from other chapters and finish at their establishment, for doing that chapter's Spring Squeaks and thought and clubs quoting appreciation for their in- a fast and efficient job of filling 39 gas tanks everyone would appreciate it. Taken from vitations. Everyone had fun. This event before & after the Run, and for donatina the Long Beach MG Club's "Spokesman," was, in effect, a trial run of the big Gym- the 130.45 gallons of Amoco gasoline used it is entitled DAN DICKINSON'S HOAD khana to be staged during Motor Sports in the event. LINDY HA~SEN and JOHN TEST NUMBER ONE ... Week and a number of minor flaws were MAC PHEE both took part; they drove re- Nash NXI Cosmopol itan immediately recognized and so changes have spectively, a Porsche and a VW making "Here's an economical little number that been made in the master plan for Motor 42,303 and' 48.889 mpg. ' is going to prove quite popular-among the Week's Gymkhana. Bean bag tossing (into During dinner at the YO Restaurant roller skate class. For those who like the baskets) has been eliminated: as has the Bedford, the following awards were mad~ bathtub design of the larger Nash, this wash "sprint" to the bean bags. A new test will by LARHY REID who set up and ran off basin will look pretty good. be substituted that requires a bit of driving the event: Acceleration is astounding. Your editor skill instead of the basketball prowness: so Best Mileage by Guests-Ribbons got the following results from several care- necessary for points in this first trial run. I. F. Turschmann, VW, 68.750 mpg fully checked. test runs: 0-10, WOW! 0-20, Perfected plans will not call for a contest- 2. J. MacPhee, VW, 48.889 mpg ZOOM! 0-30, SWISH! Etc. VIOLET BARATZ, GINA MOREY. ant's need to ever leave the seat of his car The salesman was saying something about VERNA & EARL MOODY -thus allowing those physically handi- phenominal mileage as I took the car around capped to compete on an equal basis with the first corner. The only other statement JOHN ORLA1VDO, BARNEY WEST, others. made by him was after we stopped: "Thank JACK HOMER, PETE FERGUSSON. Trophies went to the lollowinn winners: God!" It doesn't have sports car suspension, HOWARD FRANK and friend in Healey Class "A"-R. WELLS; M. SMITH; K. but that short wheelbase sure gets it around JOHNSON; D. HINKLEY; T. DAY; R. in a hurry. PARSONS. Class "B"-H. McCRAW; S. The seats are very cleverly designed-too BENNETT; .J. HARRISON. Class "C"- big for two and too small for three. The C. WARREN; R. GRIM; E. COWDEN hack seat is just the thing fat' the mother- Class "D"-H. CATLETT; M. McGINNIS; in-law, and it serves her right, too! N. WELLS. SANTA ANITA CALIFORNIA GREATER BOSTON N[ASS. If anyone sees an MG, Jag, or any other Delivering an average of-and this is not assorted sportscars wandering around bear- a typographical error-68.75 miles per gal- ing two bewildered people with rather lost lon, a 1953 Volkswagen, driven by a guest, expressions on their faces, clutching various FRED TURSCHMANN, of Bedford, deciseve- (Continued on Page 25)

12 . RAllY JUNE-JULY, 1954 13 VALLEY RELAY RALLY Calender of Events Rallymasters: Dorothy & Earl Cowden THE 1954 SECOND ANNUAL HE Valley Relay Rally will be run in JULY 3,4 TORREY PINES ROAD RACE T teams of three cars each. All cars will 5, II FOUR CYLINDER CLUB OF follow prescribed courses and will check AMERICA-ANNUAL SPORTS into all checkpoints. To avoid any more MOTOR SPORTS WEEK CAR MOTOR WEEK conf usion than necessary at a. checkpoint, 17, 18 SANTA CLARA RACES the "time in" at a checkpoint will also be 18 M.G. CAR CLUB TRIALS considered the "time out" unless otherwise 24, 25 GIANT'S DESPAIR HILL CLIMB specified. 25 CONCOURS AT OAK KNOLL All cars will receive three envelopes at BAY AREA FCC the start of the rally, one will contain the AUG. I HUGHES SCC GYMKHANA car's route to a waiting point, the second The slight modification of name to the annual week-long program of motor- 7, 8 LOCKBOURNE AFB RACES will be for him to give to one of his team- 8 LONG BEACH ROAD RACE mates at that waiting point, and the third ing events has been adopted in order +o clarify a misunderstanding that was 15 VALLEY RELAY RALLY FCCA will contain the destination of the rally, prevalent at last year's event. "THE WEEK" as it is more commonly referred 27, 29 1000 MILE RALLY MGCC in case he gets lost. to among the sports car fraternities, is expressly designed for the enjoyment of SEPT. 5 SAN DIEGO SCC RALLY While all roads called for are either all keen motorists whether the participant drives an out and out sports car or a 18, 19 NSCCA (Tentative) ROAD RACE plainly marked by street signs or definite OCT.9,10 TORREY PINES ROAD RACE instructions for their location will be given, vehicle used alternatively as the family bus and the week-end "special". "THE NOV. 7 MARCH FIELD ROAD RACE maps of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties WEEK" is open to everyone; both spectator and contestant may readily avail might be useful. themselves of all that the week offers by merely purchasing one of the "Special The finish of the Valley Relay Rally will Member Tickets" @ $1.00. This ticket allows the purchaser, for the complete be within ten miles of the start; at the week, to all club privileges plus the chance to win a brand new MG TF. FCCA CHAPTERS Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park, on Van Nuys BAY AREA-Carol Martin, 3039 Dakota St., Blvd., Van Nuys. Coffee stop within one The 1954 Motor Sports Week promises to be even bigger and better in Oakland, Calif. AN. 1-7375. Ist and 3rd hour of the start and a lunch stop where every way-and yet, is expressly designed by the various clubs and events com- Thursdays. both picnic and restaurant facilities will be COMPTON-Jack Needham, 1516 S. Castle- mittees for the complete enjoyment of novice and expert alike. available. The rally will last approximately gate, Compton, Calif. NE. 1·5070. Every 3rd The success of the Annual Motor Sports Week is judged, by all those whose 6 hours driving time and cover approxi- Wednesday. mately 190 miles. efforts and labors make it possible, solely upon the amount of enjoyment it GREAlJR BOSTON-Larry Reid, 1125 Com- Applicable sections of the San Fernando brings; the good sportsmanship it creates; the opportunity it gives for all monwealth, Boston Mass. ST. 2-9557. Valley F.C.C.A. Rally Rules and the South- GLENDALE-Vivian Dunlap, 1125 S. Stone- motoring enthusiasts to mingle socially and competitively and the good fellow- ern California Council of Sports Car Clubs' mar" Alhambra, Cell], AT. 2-3524. Every 3rd ship it promotes. Non-Racing Activities Code will be used Wednesday. in scoring individual cars, thus no one will Here is the Second Annual Motor Sports Week. Your participation ensures SANTA BARBARA-Dorothy Warren, 22 State be penalized for one of the other team- its success and earns a very grateful vote of thanks from its sponsor. Drive St., Santa Barbara, Calif. SB. 5-1212. 2nd mates failing to complete the .rall y, how- Tuesday. carefully, have fun and, BEST OF LUCK. HOLLYWOOD-Helen Anshen, 11338 Biona ever, in the final totaling of scores for the team, this will have its effect. Copies of Dr., L.A., Calif. EX. 7-3041. Every 4th Tuesday. 1111111""'111""1111111'1'111111111"1'111111111111'1111111111""'"'11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.11111111 LONG BEACH-Jack Batson, 10308 Pomering both rules will be posted at the start. Rd., Downey, Calif. TO. 2-1338. Every 1st It is planned to award trophies and 'ruesday. plaques or prizes to each car on the first Chairman three teams as well as to the cars placing SAN FERNANDO VALLEY-Lee Baker, 17936 SUMNER H. BENNETT Martha, Encino, Calif. DI. 3·9459. Every 2nd first, second and third overall. Entry fee Wednesday. for the rally will be S2.00 per car, if entry is postmarked before midnight August 1st, SAN GABREIL VALLEY-Sheila Bcwering, Tickets & Ap pl . Finance PllbJicity Co-ordinator 5116 Bleecker, Baldwin Park, CaW. ED. 726-19. $3.00 per car thereafter. All entries reo Every 4th Wednesday. ceived by August 9th will be confirmed by JEAN HILL DON Q. ROBERTS GEORGE CARY JOHN FOSTER SANTA ANITA-Ann Blume, 1520 N. Santo mail. Anita, Arcadia, Calif. DO. 7-2207. Every 3rd The Rally will be held on Sunday, Au- At! clubs Meeting Frugality Rult Rally Wednesday. gust IS, 1954, starting at 8:30 AM. Entry Cone ours blanks will be mailed to the secretaries of PHOENIX-Jean Stewart, 1209 W. Indiancla, PERRY PERON IRVING AN CHON RALPH McGRAWHANK HOVLAND Phoenix, Ariz. AM. 5-9305. all clubs on our mailing list on or about SANTA MONICA-Martie Whited, 5948 2nd July Ist, additional entry blanks may be Ave., L.A. 43, Calif. AX. 2-8736. Every 4th obtained from E. R. Cowden, DIckens inter Club Rel ati o ns Proving Ground Gymk(dma Dinner Wednesday. 2-3041, or Lee Baker, DIckens 3·9459, or WHITTIER-Bob Horseman, 309 N. Bright, at the start of the rally as entries will be JACK P. ORTMAN DICK WARDEN BILL LEVY AL SHERWIN Whittier, Calif. OX. 43-184. Every Is+ Wed- accepted until such time as entry limit is nesday. reached. Those wishing to enter as a team grapber ORANGE COUNTY-Burl Moore, 13121 Bor- must send their entries in together as sin- Pbot o chard Ave., Santa Ana, Calif. KI. 3-0896. gle entries will be placed on teams in order GEORGE COOPER Every 3rd Wednesday. of receipts of entries. •

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JAGUAR XK (5 tube radiol 65.00 CHAIRMAN PERRY PERON AUSTIN-HEALEY '(6 tube radiol 75.00 VICE-CHAIRMAN CHIEF MARSHALL TRAFFIC CONTROL VOLKSWAGEN Radio Kit 45.00 WALT MASTERS CARL CHAMBERLAIN JACK BATSON CLASS MARSHALLS ELLIOTT BARTLETT CLAYTON SLAGLE Antenna included with all radios FRED SMITH TONY LUSCOMBE CHARLES MAHAN GEORGE KELSO DON LONG JACK SUNDERLIN JEAN HUDSON COMPARTMENT ARM RESTS SCORERS DEE SMITH IRENE KELSO ARLENE SUNDERLIN JAGUAR XK !leatherl $29.50 CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE translated literally, means a competi- MG !Naugahydel 15.00 tion of elegance-in other words, a fashion show for automobiles. JAGUAR Head Gearshift Knob !aluminuml 4.95 The lovely front lawn of the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel will be transformed into a stage for the Southland's most fabulous auto- Fender Mirrors each 4.50 mobile fashion show. The selected judges will have their work cut out for them, for the responsibility of naming the most beautiful entry in each class is indeed a heavy one. Each entry will receive points for exterior appearance, interior, overall appointments and for engine compartment and chassis grooming. In this event, a new car with lots of chrome to accentuate the shiny "newness" cannot 2818 So. Robertson Blvd. overshadow the older models, for one of the most important points on which the cars are judged is the amount of "loving care" depicted. SIM~ Los Angeles 34, Calif. COMPANY Results of the judging will be announced at the Cocktail Party in the Gold Room at 8 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited.

16 RALLY RALLY All Clubs Meeting (K.F.1. Radio Tower on service road beside Manchester Blvd. between Downey and Buena Park at 7 p.m.) e~ 7~Wt, 54t1t & 1f)~ FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 9 COMMITTEE Tuesday, July 6 (Doors open at 7 p.m.) HANK HOVLAND BURL MOORE THELMA MOORE Plenty free parking. Guards will protect all cars. Two Great Features: ROBERT LANHAM RUTH PREWITT DON SMITH DEANE HART MARLENE SMITH FLOYD PREWITT JOHNNY DARK & GENEVIEVE KATHY HOVLAND MILDRED HART DOROTHY LANHAM PLUS GEORGE MATTER LEO DEL LOS RIOS ISABELLE MATTER DOOR PRIZES BY THE TRUCKLOAD. Admission free to all members.* IN THIS Rally, as in most others, each contestant will be given a set of *Becomea Special Member during Motor Sports Week by picking up directions which include a route to follow and specific mile-per-hour aver- a ticket for $1.00 from Four Cylinder Club Members at all events. ages to maintain over each part· of the route (you don't know where they These tickets willbe handy at the theater entrance. Stubs from these are) at the exact hour, minute and second you should if you are driving at exactly the averages specified. Your error is computed from the minutes and tickets will go into the bowl and from it will be drawn, Sunday seconds you arrive ahead of or behind this exact time. First in line at 7 p.m. evening, the winner of a new MG TF. will be first off. Come prepared for about 150 miles of driving without access DON'T MISS THIS BIG ALL CLUBS MEETING to gas stations; bring a watch, paper and pencils and your favorite computing device. Most of the run will be made after dark, so map reading and sign reading lights will be a big help. Driving time is about four hours and the Frugality Run Rally will end in the Northwest Orange County Area. SPORTS CAR PROVING GROUND Am.d..a44adM ~ote( (Parking lot, Wilshire Entrance) (Agoura Road Race Course-Follow signs from Agoura on Ventura Blvd.) Wednesday, July 7 Saturday, July 10 COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ROAD EVENTS SCORING BLANCHE McGRAW BARRY HYNDMAN LEE BAKER DICK WORDEN WALT STONE VISSCHER BOYD JAMES HARRISON NORM BARRY GEORGE COOPER VERNE WALKER EILEEN BARRY REG PARSONS TESTS TESTS, ASST. COMMUNICATIONS DON SAUNDERS AL BAKER JOHN RIGGS MARSHAL WHITED HARRY REYNOLDS JOHN BURKHARD DIRECTIONS: Report to Motor Sports Week Central Control Table HIS EVENT can best be desribed as a modified English Trials. Driving T ability will be tested to the "enth" degree in a series of tests that have at the Wilshire Entrance, Parking Lot, Ambassador Hotel by 6 a.m. been well planned.

(if possible) for instructions and car numbers. 'J Runs will begin at noon and continue until the last man has finished with THE FRUGALITY RUN has been so named to avoid any possible an estimated final run time of 5 p.m. Once there each car will complete, in connection with the Mobilgas Annual Economy Run but is similar rotation, the following events: Once each way around a two-mile section of is almost every detail; the one big difference being that sports cars road course at a specified average speed (this to be held exactly), then pro- ceeding to another section for a Stop & Restart on a steep incline, then on to hold the limelight instead of "Detroit Iron". An easy 3¥2 hour drive a timed hill climb, a very tight "snake" course through pylons and then a brings the contestants back to the starting point where tanks are one-mile section of road course that must be negotiated at an average speed topped-off and the amount of fuel consumed is recorded. Twelve class as close as possible to the one established in the previous road course sections. trophies, one overall trophy, five plaques and one club trophy An accelerating and braking test brings the cars to the finish after approximately 15 minutes running time. are at stake.