The Exterminator

First Early Holden into the xiv's

THE success of the fabulous "Exterminator," owned too raced by Tony Prentice together with Gra-ham Elliot, at the "Mr. Holden Eliminator" competition inwards Sydney inwards July, marks another "showtime" for South Commonwealth of Australia in motor sport. More than 200 entries were pre-sent for this annual outcome, held at Sydney International Dragway (Castlreagh) in addition to entries were divided into 3 classes.

1. JUNIOR DIVISION—For Hoi-dens from 1948 to 1963.
ii. SENIOR DIVISION—For EH-HK Holdens in addition to early models (48-EJ), alongside the 179-186 type engines.
3. OPEN DIVISION—For whatever type Holden amongst whatsoever type Holden 6-cylinder engine too no limits on engine or trunk modifications . The only provision for all 3 classes was that all cars live adapt-able for registration. The "Exterminator" was known to Sydney fans, as earlier in the twelvemonth Prentice too Elliot ran a time of fifteen.20 at the strip, to win over all the other competitors.

The "Exterminator" at the grid at Brooksfield

They caused quite a stir, as Sydney racers said that an early on model, running a maximum of 38 in. bore and twin carbs. couldn't work that fast. Consequently, the car was pulled downward past officials, merely was ruled legal for east/stock and eligible for the titles they had won.

Running against more than 40 competitors, the boys set downwardly a 15 moment fourth dimension case that set the crowd on its feet. This time was faster than nearly competitors inwards "senior" sectionalisation. Their closest time inwards "junior" was a 15.seven minute run past a Sydney challenger.

When last eliminations came around the boys looked good together with took the championship out amongst' a fourteen.92 sec. operate, making the offset early on Holden inward Australia to break into the iv-teens. For this they received a cash bonus of $l in add-on to other prizemoney.

For the championship the automobile ran iv as well as ane/four inward. bore, stock stroke, twin Stromberg carbs. as well as a wild "Maxwill" caput together with cam. [Many thanks go to John Lewis, of `Maxwill" dyno-tune, for all the aid he has given the boys.]

Open partitioning was taken out past Warren Armour'sec wild, pinnacle-chopped FJ alongside a 200 cube "186," which turned in a fantastic 13.67 to take the effect.—PHIL HART.