Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 13, 1974, Winnipeg, Manitoba 72 Winnipeg free press thursday. June 13, 1974 Ferguson has eyes for Gimli by Wayne Parks free press staff writer winning a formula Atlantic race in Julie player s Challenge series is not Al simple matter it s even Tough to earn a position on the starting Grid. And once on the Grid there is nothing guaranteed. Elev Ferguson was Rookie on the circuit last year finishing third Over All. But this year he did not get his car until late april and heavy Rains and Brake failure. Hampered his showing in Van Couver. However he started 24th in the Field and wound his Way up to 12th position. In Edmonton Ferguson got his Samsonite special on the Grid but his engine refused to Start and he was left behind the Field at the Start. A push Start got him going and he finished in Lith place. It s been rougher this time said Ferguson at a press reception wednesday. But i m looking Forward to big tilings at Gimli. I feel the car is ready and i anticipate a Good Bat getting there is More than half the problem and it will be r very competitive Field we run under the 100 per cent Rule and that guarantees a close he said. For instance if the top qualifier is timed at 60 seconds 0 seconds is added to that time. Then All Drivers must qualify Between co and 66 seconds. I feel there will be no More than two seconds Between the top 20 Quali Ferguson expects approximately 40 entries in. The 1974 player s Manitoba sunday the third race in this year s Chal Lenge series. Trials will Start saturday at 11 . And a Rock concert will keep race fans Happy throughout the pre race period. Fens can1 enter the Gimli motor sport Park at noon sunday and race time is 2 . The race will cover 100 Miles or 75 laps of the track. First prize is from the race purse with an additional available ill qualifying Money and contingency awards. A Large Field of canadians will be vying for starting positions and a Strong 1-2-3 finish in Edmonton places the Cana Dian Field High on the list of prospective winners. Bobby Brown of new York won the opening race of the series. Oregon s Al Lader won the opening race of the series and Bobby Brown of new York is the Points Leader but it s the Best Chance canadians have had yet to gain valuable inter National experience. This is what Canadian Rac ing needs More than any Ferguson said. It s a Chance to give us experience in top flight racing. The Power to weight ratio gives us the Speed and the series is gaining stat ure on the International level our four Cylinder cars produce about 220 horsepower and we Are getting the same speeds As the which pro Duce about following sunday s race the series moves to Ontario july 6 Quebec july 20, Newfoundland aug. 3, the maritime aug. 25 and then to the player s inter National. The Winner of the series will receive the Chal Lenge trophy an mob convertible and a1 lot of hard earned Cash. Wagon sports car Driver Peter Ferguson found that being single Hai its merits at a press reception wednesday at the Winnipeg inn. Here he draws attention from three beauties left to right Ann Lloyd Carla Hunter and Deborah Wallace. Sign new pm Denver a Benyei pockets of the american basketball association have Namet Carl Scheer general manager of Carolina cougars to replace Alex Hannum who was fired As pockets general manager and coach. Sui ski 3895 4395 Mil Sci i 4695 Gutnia 6695 1974 Gas saving Cricket Auto transmission 1995 cd. In. Engine Power brakes disc Block Heater tilt steering 1974 valiant duster fold Down rear seat bucket seats White Walls life Page sport decor console automatic radio Power stick wheel covers Wood Grain. 1974 satellite Regent Wagon g passenger Sim. Wood sides White Walls Lite pk9e Luggage rack radio Power steering wheel covers Remote Mirror 1974 Plymouth custom suburban 9 passenger White Walls automatic Power steer brakes Lite Page Luggage rack radio wheel covers d batt., blk. Heater. For the whole family. 3 to choose from. Mini milers. 1974 Chrysler town country the ultimate san. Wagon fully equipped air Wood Grain. Service 6 Days a week 8 . To 9 ." Chrysler financing available top Quality used cars Chrysler Plymouth satellite valiant Dodge trucks crickets. 3171 West ave. Phone 888-2343 assert your masculinity in safari new pens i knit underwear Frorup Litmans Pensch what it All a first in Canada. An Ultra Strong knit of Cotton or a blend of Cotton and fort Rel. Traditional underwear horrors , bagging and wilting Are no More Penman guarantee that pen set knit safari Ranon underwear will not shrink out of fit for men and boys. If it does t carry the it in t pen set ;