a \ 2A THE OSHAWA TIMES, Saturdey, October 2, 1965 MOTORING Automotive Writer Of The Oshawa Times By CHRIS DENNETT For The Oshawa Times . THERE IS NO denying that Mosport and the British Em- pire Motor Club ran headlong into more than their fair share ef troubles with last Saturday's runzing of the Canadian Grand Prix. : Just about everything that can go wrong with a major race, did; and for race organizer' George Moss, who ish't blessed with the stoutest of nerves, it was one disaster after another. When the dust of the battle had settled for. another year, press and radio hurled a vertible barrage of criticism at the circuit, the marshalls, the organizers ana just about anyone else they could lay. their hands on. Some of it was deserved. I would be the first to admit that. A lot of it, however, showed a complete lack of under- standing of what is surely one of the most dangerous sports in the world today. What remained, after sifting through a massive pile of press cuttings, was bordering on the lunatic. Typical of the latter was the ridicuious statement by one Toronto columnist that: 'If Surtees had been on almost any other major track (The Ring in Germany and the Indian- apolis 500 excepted) when he lost a wheel at 100 miles an hour, he may very well have walked away." How he came to this incredible conclusion [I do not know. There isn't a circuit in the world that isn't dangerous. This is what the sport is all about. Motor racing is the supreme test of skill against very heavy odds indeed. The risk of something going wrong is great. It is man" and machine versus the most difficult twists and turns that a circuit designer can lay out. John Surteés,.I am sure, would be the last man to lay the blame for his injuries on Mosport. Injury and possible death is the risk he takes for parti- cipating in one of the most exhilarating and demanding sports ever devised. TO MAKE TURN ONE at Mosport, where Surtees went off, as safe as possible for drivers, would mean laying out the best part of a quarter of a mile of levelled ground on the outside of the circuit. The spectators would stand beyond this point and would have a fabulous view of a large slab of land and a few whiz- zing dots in the distance. I can't imagine anyone going to watch racing at Mos- port if this was the case..The spectators want to be as close to the game as is safe. The banks and the ditches are there for the public's pro- tection and also to afford them the best possible view of the action. Stirling Moss' racing career came to an end against an earth embankment. If it hadn't been there he would prob- ably have sliced down a dozen spectators. Moss never blamed the circuit for his injuries. He took a calculated risk and lost out. The same columnist who made the point about Surtees went on to take the annual slam at Mosport facilities. He criticized the Johnny-on-the-Spots, the refreshment stands and the lack of.. grandstands. Sure, facilities at the circuit are bad. But I, and many other race fans, appreciate the financial troubles that Mos- port is going through. Mosport was the first in the field to bring international calibre racing to Canada. A lot of mistakes were made and ~ the circuit pioneers paid heavily for them. Clubs like the BARC, BEMC and the host of smaller clubs who have helped to build motor sport in Canada de- serve a helping hand. They have worked hard and for little thanks. IN THE WELTER of criticism that was poured over the Grand Prix organizers I didn't hear one paper or radio sta- tion congratulate George Moss on his collection of some of the finest cars and drivers ever gathered at Mosport. The clubs are the first to admit that the circuit needs improving. But they are bound by vearly contracts. The small profits that are made go to clear the debt on the circuit. As I pointed out in this space last week Mosport has reached the crossroads. It is up for sale to the highest bid- der. Next year we may see a better situation. CRITICISM LEVELLED at the circuit's fire fighting facilities is, in my opinion, valid. They should be improved and quickly. A repeat of the fires which wiped out $30,000 worth of racing machinery last Saturday should not be allowed: again. It must have been no easy experience for Augie Pabst and Herb Swan to sit back and watch their cars burn while marshalls 'struggled with empty and half empty fire extin- guishers. Bearing in mind the large amount of magnesium that goes into making up the modern race car fire fighting equip- ment should speedily be brought up te standard. CROWD CONTROL is my last point. The Mosport spec- tators have been allowed to get into some bad habits. They should not be allowed on the circuit at any time. Higher and stouter fences may be the answer. The way they swarmed on to the circuit after the Grand Prix, when cars were still hurtling around at over 100 miles an hour, could have led to a terrible accident. There are many other points I would like to mention but, for reasons of space, I have to close. The Grand Prix had a host of faults but for my money it was the best race I have ever seen in many years of motor race spectating. (The following reviews were written by Miss Edna Jamie- son, Youth Librarian, Mc- Laughlin Public Library.) THE SECRETS OF TUTANK- HAMEN'S TOMB, by Leonard Cottrell "Dedicated to all young peo- '|ple who want to be arche- ologists,"' this small book of only 139 pages recounts the story of the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamen's mummi- fied body by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. In _ his usual popular style, this Brit- ish author and former B.B.C. reporter describes how the tomb had been missed by other searchers; how its treasures were preserved when found; and how newspapermen, tour- ists, and the Egyptian govern- ment added to the frustrations of the two English archeologists who found it. Cottrell raises some ques- tions of his own about the find, outlines the probable character of the ancient Egyptian king according to available evidence, and discusses the curse said to be laid on those who despoiled his burial place. Clearly outlined pen and ink drawings, black and white photographs, and an index add merit to the text. Those who en- joyed reading The Bull of Minos should try this later work by the same writer. ACROSS FIVE APRILS, by Irene Hunt Nine-year-old Jethro Creighto and his Illinois farm family ex- perience the changes. brought about by the Civil War during the years 1861 to 1865. History comes to life as we see those exciting, but often tragic days through the eyes of a boy who is forced to shoulder adult re- sponsibilities before his time. Although the American author wrote this novel for young peo- ple, adults, too, should find it absorbing "reading because of the fine narrative style of writ-|- ing and because of its. convinc- ing characters. Based on the reminiscences, family letters and records of Miss Hunt's grandfather, this book won the Charles W. Fol- lett Award for 1964. NEW BOOKS FICTION The Emperor of Ice Cream, by Brian Moore Olura, by Geoffrey Household Princess Vic, by James Brough The Beloved § Invader, by Eugenia Price Squire of Death, by Richard Lockridge SHOW TIMES BILTMORE THEATRE Last times today: 'Ski Party" in color with Frankie Avalon and Dwayne Hickman and big cast -- plust 2nd fea- ture --"War Gods of The Deep" in color with Vincent Price and Tab Hunter. Sun- day, Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 3-4-5) Peter Sellers stars in two big attractions, the first 'Only Two Can Play' (Adult) and his other great hit "Dr. Strangelove". Sunday continuous from 1.30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 6.30 p.m. Commencing Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Oct. 6-7-8-9) Cliff Robertson and Red But- tons star in '"'Up From The Beach"' along with the added feature '"'Sink The Bismarck" with Kenneth Moore and Dan Wynter. Special attraction Saturday Matinee and Sun- day Matinee (Oct. 9-10) only, direct from the Ed Sullivan Show, the Italian Mouse "Top Gigio"' in his first mo- tion picture '"'The Magic World of Topo Gigio'" in wonder color. : MARKS THEATRE Today and Sunday (Oct. 3) "Bedtime Story' starring Marlon Brando, David Niven and Shirley Jones -- also on the same program "Thr Thrill Of It All" with Doris Day and James Garner (both films in Technicolor). First show Saturday at 1.00 p.m.; Sunday at 2.00 p.m. PLAZA THEATRE "Help!"? -- The Beatles are back -- wacky comedy with seven new song hits -- starts Monday (Oct. 4) for one week. Feature showings -- Monday to Friday -- 1.55, 3.55, 5.55, 167 Simcoe S. Oshawa Otio Schwariz GUNSMITH E ei oe . Introducing Germany's Finest Merkel Simpson-Suhl SHOTGUNS Specializing in CUSTOM WORK Franchaise Dealer for * REMINGTON * WINCHESTER * HUSQ-VARNA * AMMO * SCOPES * ACCESSORIES %* REPAIRS AT MOVIES 8.00, 10.00. Last complete show at 9.40 p.m. REGENT THEATRE "The Saboteur" starring Marion Brando and Yul Bryn- ner (ends today Oct. 2) -- fea- ture times 2.10, 4.25, 6.40, 8.55. Last complete show at 8.45 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 3-4-5) Margaret Rutherford stars in "Murder Ahoy" in Technicolor -- show times 1.30, 4.50, 8.05 -- plus 2nd feature -- "Young Cas- sidy"" at 3.00, 6.20, 9.40. Com- mencing Wednesday (Oct. 6) through Tuesday (Oct. 12) "The Yellow Rolls Royce" in Technicolor, starring Rex Har- rison, Ingrid Bergman, Shir- ley MacLaine and George C. Scott. Feature showings 2.15, 4.40, 7.05, 9.25. Last complete show at 9.04 p.m, BROCK THEATRE, WHITBY Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday (Oct. 4546) -- one 'complete program each even- ing -- first attraction at 7.30 *""My Blood Runs Cold" starr- ing Troy Donahue and Barry Sullivan -- plus 2nd feature starting at 9.25 "I'll Take | Sweden" with Bob Hope in Technicolor (both features re- commended as Adult Enter- | tainment). Commencing Thur. (Oct. 7) complete program starts at 7.00 p.m. "Chey- enne Autumn" in Technicolor 'New Books At City Library Interest To Youth Reviewed GENERAL The Mountbattens, by pee Hatch Three Women, by W. J. Piatt The Teaching of Reverence for Life, by Albert Schweitzer Complete Book of Outdoor Lora, by Clyde gg og 4 Country Talk, by R. C. 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