The Archive · 1935

Intel Grand Prix Won

by Shuttleworth London, Oct. 5:

The International Grand Prix, cover 310 miles, which was held to-day at Donington Park, result~ a win for RO. Shuttle-Worth who drove an Alfa Romeo at an average speed of 63.97 miles hour, Earl Howe, who drove Bugatii, was second—Reuter. ig a long one. It Is chiefly on the steeplechase course, however, that he has distinguished himself, his eager-nets across country being rather in favour of those who ride a less impeluous race. He haa.wan the Club Challenge Cup twice in succession ("President and "Vaquero"), fand has no doubt of being able to ull t off for the third and Inst time 'Me, Read holds strong opinions a3 to the training and treatment of China ponies. His opinions, however, fare not proclaimed from the roof tops; for, as a Tule, he thinks a great deal' more than he says. He has been Known to make one' after-dinner speech ("How T bought The Sinner") which met with great success, and is Sul in demand. Drives a dog-cart a manner which must, sooner or later, bring him before the Police. Is shy in the presence of ladies, but wears large chrysanthemum buttonholes, Has lately taken to bicycling for the sake of his health; is a Keen shot and very decorative at weddings, also a fine judge of poetry sind port But he has never learned to dance.

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