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During the 1950's and 60's "Around the Houses" racing was a style of
motor sport enjoyed by Western Australians living in country areas.The
circuits were too short for high speeds and the worst injury suffered
by anyone was a broken leg.
However, the Le Mans' disaster in
1955 caused civic authorities to call a halt to motor racing on Public
Streets. The cost of safety and insurance requirements was
prohibitive.With corporate sponsorship and newer and more effective
portable safety banners becoming available there has been a movement
recently to recreate the atmosphere and excitement of these early
motor races.
One such event was the very successful "Vintage on Avon" organised by
the Vintage Sports Car Club of Western Australia and held on March the
27th and 28th at the Town of Northam. Two vintage speed events
attracted competitors and spectators from all over the State.
On
the Saturday competitors tested themselves and their cars at a hill
climb on Mt. Ommaney just outside the town. The main event on Sunday,
the "Northam Flying 50", saw a huge crowd enjoying a nostalgic and
colourful occasion with the streets reverberating to the sounds of
throaty exhausts.
The MG Marque was well represented and
included 14 "square rigger" models, the oldest being two 1933 J2's.