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Show DESERET NEWS, Friday, February 20, 1970 C3 Tests Tell Why Some New Cars Are Better By CLIFF WILLIAMS Young Americans Writer The young Utah driver is always interested in newer and better cars. Denise Roberts, It won first Murray, wouldn't mind having a "Cuda" to drive to school. place in its class at the Daytona performance trials. Results from the Union Oil economy run at Daytona International Speedway may be useful in making an educated purchase for those who are in the market for a new car. Automobiles tested for braking, fuel economy and acceleration were purchased right off showroom floors without the car companys knowledge that ttiey would be tested. The trials, supervised by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, were divided into nine different classes according to boy size, weight ana price range. A few students from Murray High took a showroom to case the winners tour from the performance runs. The trial runs put one emphasis on fuel economy, which is important to the average teens budget. Senior, Craig Mills says, Tie economy of an automobile is really important to me because I want to get tiie best performance possible with fuel usage and still keep a few tills in my wallet. On the measured course of 18.567 miles, one of the other five-da- extra power for emergencies or says Elliott Clark of Murray. Another important factor of the trials was the braking how effectively and safely a car can stop, especially at high speeds and in an emergency. This was tested in a wide lane, about the size of a normal street. Kim Farrell, who was among the touring teens, commented on auto-racin- y important factors of the trials was the acceleration test. This test is aimed at determining how long it takes a car to reach speeds that enable the driver to pass a car or enter an expressway safely from an access road. Acceleration is important it you like the fast getaways and the of having importance The in top condition. dtffeience between fair and excellent brakage may mean mine or someone a life brakes elses. The Official Rules of these trials were determined in two THIS IS IT! different classes of different standmgs. Class 1 cars were the super deluxe models of hardtops with 375 horsecubic inch power and dispensions, ranging in prices between With differences in between, Class 9 cars were the sport compacts of 370 horsepower, and although the same in cubic inches, the price rdnge was from $4,000 to $5,500. The standings in Class 1 that won over the other cars was the Buick Riviera which had the economy run of 15.722 mph the acceleration in seconds of 8.465 and the braking in feet of 196.8 which was 99 per cent. V-- 8 429-45- 5 5,000-6,60- ONE DAY! A vm if?' SIFki r AS LOT k 58 IFOR K CASH OR NECESSITY CREATES ACTION NEVER IN OUR HISTORY HAS NECESSITY BEEN GREATER. WE MUST REDUCE OUR REMAINING STOCKS BY AT LEAST Vs WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THE CONTRACTORS STOCKS MUST ARE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE BE REDUCED TO MAKE ROOM REGARDLESS OF COSTS OR LOSSES. SOFAS, LOVE SEATS TO SELL THEM SLEEPERS ARE BULKY - - QUICKLY WILL MAKE ROOM QUICKLY AND THAT IS WHAT WE MEAN TO DO. NOTHING HELD BACK ,;s' ALL SALES FINAL! V'ywvw s. EASY BANK TERMS For Qualified Buyers 4545 SOUTH 9TH BAST PLENTY OF STORESiDE PARKING |