Ruch Takes Trophy For Leading Driver

Driving a 1956 MGa, John C. Ruch '59 of Eliot House, received the Harvard Motor Sports Club Driver's Championship trophy. Ruch amassed a total of 156 points in ice trials, rallies, and gymkhanas to take a substantial lead of 20 points over second place John Welch '59 of Dunster House, and third place Mike Chamberlain '59 of Kirkland House.

Handling a modified MGa stock car, Ruch garnered his points in a fortnightly series of events sponsored by the Motor Club. Ruch exhibited unusual strength in the Gymkhana events, going undefeated in both inter-collegiate and Conference sports car contests. An award of a silver bowl was presented to Ruch at the final meeting of the Motor Club by vice president Lynn Harris '57-3, of Eliot House.