1951 Eastern Trial

The Eastern Trial, organised by the Victorian Sporting Car Club, was probably held in November. Directors were Maurie Monk and Paul McCutcheon.

It was held on a fine sunny Sunday and followed a traditional route through the Dandenongs and beyond.

Equal winners on points were Bob Foreman (MG Y Tourer) and Nan and Don Thomson (Javelin), both with cleansheets. The MG was quicker on the sub-event, a standing quarter mile, so Foreman was declared winner.

 

Results and entry list

PlaceDriverNavigatorCarPoints
1Bob ForemanMG Y Tourer0
2Nan ThomsonDon ThomsonJavelin0
3Stan JonesHolden11
4R. PilkingtonPeugeot101
5Graham HoinvilleSinger110
6R. ShawSinger112
7W. HolderAustin A40115
8Ern AbbottAustin A40 Ute135
9Vic CoxMG TC142
10K. WalshFord A170

Route

Start: Rowville, thence Rythdale, Vervale, Drouin South, Brandy Creek, Neerim South, Noojee (lunch), Gladysdale, Wesburn, near Launching Place, Nangana, Macclesfield, Wandin East, Yering, finish at Mooroolbark.

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