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WHITBY FREE PRESS, THURSDAY. JULY 12, 1973, PAGE 5 w -1 nEW U EUM EW @MOTORING, unu My thanks to Peter Richardson of Photo Sport News Service who filled in for me last week with his excellent coverage of the B.F.G. Sundown at Mosport. Unfortunat- ely 1 just got bogged down with a multitude of other things and was unable to make it to the race - the mind was willing but the flesh was weak. With the summer months upon us (I know because 1 keep wiping my brow every second line), most people are going away or planning on going away on their vacation trips. At this time, some tips might help ensure a safe trip. Get your car into A-1 condition. Have your friendly mechanic check brakes, steering system, windshield wipers and, washers, all lights, front end alignment, fluid levels: water, oil, master brake cylinder, powersteering reservoir, transmission, differential and battery. Travel as light as possible. Use a top carrier to handle trunk overflow. Luggage piled high on the back seat blocks visibility and is dangerous in a sudden stop. Take along emergency equipment - first aid kit, flash- light, signais or flares. Plan your routes ahead of time. Set reasonable mileage goals for each day. Before you start out, buckle up those safety belts - everybody in the car, front and back. Keep your speed at posted limits. Take it easy and take a break every hour or so - even if it's just to stretch your legs for a minute. Don't let scenery or distractions take your mind or eyes off the road ahead. Watch out for the other guy on the highway and yield the road to him - even if you're in the right! Other bits and pieces .... Oshawa Motor Sport Club has confirmed that the location for the open to the public driving skill test set for Sunday July 29th will be held at the Dunlop Canada- Ltd. parking lot. This event will be held as one of the Whitby County Town Carnival eveitts. More on this later. Word is in from the Canadian National Exhibition that the 21st CNE International Antique and Classic Car Rally will be held at the Exhibition on Thursday August 23rd. This special annual feature of Transportation Day will be located at the Rally Centre in front of the Marine Museum. Judging will commence at 10 a.m. followed by a parade of the antique and classic cars at 1 p.m. through the EIbition Grounds-and&at 215 p.m. infront of ithe Gradsan. reenttin f rohie fr hewines. Orgyik Bn ThgRai Seny -hk touPr cIthardo Pto epeverbt that coage the mber inowrcnln wat rthe UnfortBEt elyD MAIL gotboged dow vast argyid of rendngripig crhing and ablen ake itothe rihae 401 Thee Trono newsapr planndin on edoriaha onthere was no heavy fog, no driving blizzard, no treacherous ice; just a light fall of rain and one minor accident around which a policeman was directing traffic." "Just a light fall of rain." That's the clue, and a quick call to the O.P.P. told the Ontario Safety League that most drivers were travelling faster than road condit- ions allowed. The fact is that most drivers do not realize the danger of even a light rain, says the league. Vehicles drop oil and grease on the roads. In the course of a year, on heavily travelled roads, this can amount to as much as 1,000 gallons per mile (or about I gallon for every five feet of road). Add to this the accumulation of tire dust and dirt and you have a hazard building up comparable to any winter ,ice condition. When a shower comes up after a period of dry weather, the first raindrops make a fine, slippery mud of the dust and oil film on the road. In a heavy downpour it may take only about 30 minutes to flush this film off the highway. A slow gentle rain amy take as long as two hours or more. Experienced full - time drivers will tell you that the first few moments of a slow, gentle rain are the most treacherous. Your tires cannot perform a squeegee action as they roll over the residue of accumulated dust and oil and sparse drops of rain, and the tires develop a sliding action over the greasy surface, reports the Ontario Safety League. Worn tires decrease traction still further. Wet pavement and fast driving will cause your car to aquaplane and skid. You may not realize it, but wet pavement means your tires are floating on water. It builds up beneath a wheel like a ship's bow wave, reducing the contact area. Before the tread can grip the surface of even a moderately wet road, it has to disperse between 8 or 9 pints of water a second. At high speeds, the area of tread on the road has about 1/150th of a second in which to do this. Eventually, it spreads to the rear and none of the tread touches the road. Your car starts skimming like a surfboard. If treads are well - worn, aquaplaning will start even at speeds as low as 50 m.p.h. That summer rain may be a gentle thing, but it's murder on the highways. When it rains, slow down, warns the Ontario Safety League, or risk getting killed. IMtbbinç Avril Marlee Pascoe was united in marriage to Larry McLean Wastle Friday, June 29th, 1973 at St. Mark's United Church, Whitby. The candlelight service at seven o'clock was performed by Rev. John M. Smith, B.A.B.D. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Pascoe, 403 Chestnut St. W. and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wastle, 33 Queens Road, all of Whitby. he bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore an original gown and veil made by her mother. The gown of polyester crepe was styled on princess lines trimmed with venise lace. The floor length veil of french tulle illusion fell from a Juliet cap matching her gown. The veil in three tiers was completely edged in venise lace. The bride bouquet was a white orchid surrounded by Mary Devore red roses, stephanotis and baby's breath. The Matron of Honour was Mrs. Melody Woodman, sister of the bride from Waterloo, Ont. Bridesmaids - Miss Donna Pascoe, cousin of the bride, from Markham, Ont. and Mrs. Virginia Palmer, aunt of the bride, Whitby. Mrs. Beth Paddick of Whitby was organist. Mr. Terry Wastle was best man for his brother. Mr. Blayne Pascoe and Mr. Jack Wastle were ushers. Ail are from Whitby. A dinner dance reception was held at The Whitby Curling Club. Mr. David Snoddy Sr. of Whitby was Master of Ceremonies. The newlyweds honeymooned at Niagara Falls, Ont., and U.S.A. The bride travelled in a yellow crepe palazzo pant suit with an orchid corsage. Upo n their return they will reside at Oxford Towers, Ajax, Ont. I T I IYIOITIAISERVICE ___________________ PARTS INGVAR Mlrio 0 u sio o #4. 123-l 16 Bring the family to the new Superior Propane "OUTDOOR LIVING" Centre... Kéele St., one mile north of Highway 7. Enjoy outdoor living with a family-sized Bar-B-0. 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