
Originally Posted by
Milan Fistonic
These photos show the complete field of race 1 at the April 7 1974 meeting at Pukekohe. That's right, just four cars.
As well as the three drivers mentioned by Steve there was a late entry from Sue Adams in a 3-litre Capri.
In practice Richards did a 1.28.2, Bennett a 1.31.3, Scott a 1.32.7 and Adams a 1.36.2.
Because of the shortage of entries the organisers reduce the race distance from 10 laps to six. Bennett's Charger retired early in the race with no oil pressure. Richards made a race of it by staying just ahead of Scott, both of them "throwing their cars through the corners in fine style". Sue Adams stalled at the start but did finish and collected the third place prize money of $40.