CHRISTCHURCH [NZ]
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1950's - LAKE BRYNDWR CIRCUIT
During the early 1950's a group of businessmen got together and built this motor racing circuit around Lake Bryndwr. The circuit was well used, running several times during the early 1950's. After closing the lake was filled and used for housing.
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Classic Auto News facebook Pictorial feature
1950's mid - Dick Campbell in the Cooper 500 getting a bit out of shape. Photographer: unknown.
1950's mid - John Palmer in the Ford Prefect leading Vic Blackburn in the 1934 Buick. Photographer: unknown.
1950's mid - Vic Blackburns Buick being towed out of the lake. Photographer: unknown.
1950's mid - Ernie Spraque in his Alfa P3 at the Lake Bryndwr circuit. Phototographer: unknown.
1950's mid - Arthur Kennard in the Healey leads Gordon "Pop" Fisher in the Ford 10 Special. Photographer: unknown.
1950's mid - Ernie Spraque this time in a Maserati 4CLT. Photographer: unknown.
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LAKE BRYNDWR Flyover.
