1938 Interstate Grand Prix

The 1938 Interstate Grand Prix was a motor race staged at the Wirlinga circuit, near Albury, in New South Wales, Australia on 19 March 1938.[1] The race, which was the first Interstate Grand Prix,[1] was contested on a handicap basis over 34 laps,[2] a distance of 148.5 miles.[3] It was organised by the Victorian Sporting Car Club and was held in conjunction with the 150th celebrations at Albury.[2]

The race was won by Jack Phillips of Wangaratta, driving a Ford V8 Special.[2] Phillips also recorded the fastest race time.[2]

Race results

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The Ford V8 Special of race winner Jack Phillips
Position[4] Driver[4] No. Car[5] Entrant Handicap[5] Time[4]
1 Jack Phillips[2] 6[6] Ford V8 Special[2]   6:00 2:13:15
2 George Bonser[2]   Terraplane[1]   5:30 2:17:33
3 Les Burrows[2]   Terraplane[1]   8:00 2:21:33
4 G Winton   AC   9:00 2:26:16
5 G Dentry   Riley   8:15 2:27:10
6 A Beasley   Singer 20:00 2:44:33
7 C Williamson   Chrysler   9:15 2:29:19
8 J O'Dea   MG P   16:00  
? Kieinig        
DNF[3] Jim Boughton[3] 16[3] Morgan 4/4[3]   15:00  
DNS[7] AG Sinclair[7]   Alta   Scratch[7]  

Notes:

  • Race distance: 148.5 miles[3]
  • Starters: Unknown
  • Finishers: Unknown
  • Fastest Time: Jack Phillips (Ford V8 Special), 2:13:15, 67.5 mph[2]
  • Teams Prize: Burrows, Bonser & Kieinig[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Grand Prix won by J Phillips, Sydney Morning Herald, Monday, 21 March 1938, page 17
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Terry Walker, Fast Tracks, page 12
  3. ^ a b c d e f Morgan 4-4, antiquetyres.com.au Retrieved 19 October 2015
  4. ^ a b c Grand Prix at Albury, The Argus, Monday, 21 March 1938, page 9
  5. ^ a b Sporting Car Handicaps, The Argus, Saturday, 12 March 1938, page 13
  6. ^ Albury Car Races 1938 Wirlinga Circuit - Jack Phillips and Ted Parsons, www.flickr.com Retrieved 19 October 2015
  7. ^ a b c Albury Event Won By Phillips, The Age, Monday 21 March 1938, page 7