THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
PART 1
7 of 24
1908
A Team Competition was held - the following teams competed:
1: R.W.Day, J.G.& H.Fairgreave.
2: W.George, J,Dale, H.Burns.
3: G.W.Liddle, W.A.Deuchars, W.Hanby.
The course, Marton Bungalow via Stokesley, Ayton, Guisborough and Old
Ormesby had to be ridden twice. Competitors were allowed 2½hrs, to complete
the double journey but were not allowed the use of watches. The No. 2 team
made the best running with an average of 2mins. 20secs. overtime allowed. But
owing to Mr Burns dismounting through contact breaker trouble, they were
disqualified and team No-3 were declared the winners.
The winners of the 200-Miles Reliability Trial run to Berwick/Tweed and
back were:
1st: H.Fairgreave, 3½ Triumph Gold Modal.
2nd: J,Dale, 3¾ N.S.U. Medal.
3rd: T.Walton, 3½ Triumph Medal.
A Hill Climb where handicapping necessitated by unequal h,p, was held when
the following competed:-
W.A.Deuchars, Cilecom 2¼ h,p. W.George & W.H.Rudland, Kerry 3½ h.p.
E.Young, Rover 2½
E.Reece, Minerva 2.
J.Bell, Bell 3 h.p, of London.
J.Brittain, Humber 2.
E.Brown, Ariel 3½
Dr.Considine, F.N. 4½
M.Robinson, F.N.2¾
M.Tattersall, Triumph 2.
M.Young, Rover 2½
G.Haw, Quadrant 3½
M.Harbottle, Royal Star 3
¼
The result of a Fuel Consumption Trial was –
1: J.Dale, Triumph, 2: J.Gilchrist, 3
½
Zenith. 3: J.Chalenge, 3
½
Premier.
The first two men used Benzol and the average distances to the gallon of the first
three was 217.3 miles, 154.5 miles and 153,8 miles respectively.
Winners of:
200-Miles Reliability Trial for the Gjers Cup and Gold Medal:
1. J Gilchrist.
2. J.Telford.
3. E.Young.
4. J,H,Dale.
Fuel Consumption Trial for Sadler Rose Bowl:
1: J.H.Dale.
2: J.Gilchrist,
Hill Climb, Castleton:
Event 1:
1. J.Dale,
2. Mr Bone.
3: J.Gilchrist.
Event 2:
1. J.Dale.
2: J.Gilchrist.
Flexibility Hill Climb:
1. C.Horne.
2: R.Sorrell.
3: J,Dale.Old Crocks Race:
1. H.F.Challons. 2. E.Reece,
3. J.G.Hargreaves
