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Newtownards
1936
07 September 1936 (of event)
01min 07sec
sound
35mm, film, intertitles
black and white
Irish Film Archive
British Movietone News, Irish Film Archive
British Movietone News
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This film was recorded in 1936, the first time that women drivers took part in the International Tourist Trophy Motor Race. One of the cars crashed in Newtownards killing eight spectators.
Title sourced from the Irish Film Archive
Includes female racing driver Mrs Else 'Bill' Wisdom as this was the first year that women competed.
Start of race. Cars on road. Pit stop. Aerial view of race. Aftermath of Chamber's car No 31 crash - six killed. View of damaged car and man being helped into ambulance. Winner with wreath.
Reported by Alan Howland
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