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, on Monday, 30 January 1956.Official Programme, South Pacific Road Racing Championships, Gnoo-Blas Motor Racing Circuit, Orange, Monday, 30 January 1956 The race was contested over 27 laps, a total distance of 100 miles. It was the feature race at the South Pacific Road Racing Championships meeting, which was organised by the Australian Sporting Car Club in conjunction with the Orange Cherry Blossom Car Racing Committee. The race was won by Reg Hunt driving a

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Results

Notes

* Race distance: 27 laps, 100 miles * Starters: 12 * Winner's average speed: 97 mph (155 km/h)Denis Gregory, Chequered Times, A History of Gnoo-Blas, Orange 1953-1961 * Fastest lap: Reg Hunt, 2m 16s, 99.5 mph (lap record)

References

{{reflist South Pacific Championship for Racing Cars Motorsport in New South Wales Sports competitions in New South Wales