Alexander McGlashan was born in Glasgow in August 1911. He began competing in a Triumph engined Marwyn during 1948, finishing third at Bo'ness in June, winning at Crimond in May 1951. For 1952 and '53 he switched to a Cooper, finishing second in both races at Beveridge Park in April '52, third at Rest and be Thankful in July 52 and winning at Charterhall in April '53. Alex was second, again to Sanderson at Bo'ness in June '53 and third at Charterhall, this time in a Staride.

Alex at Bo'ness in June 1952 where he finished second to Ninian Sanderson.

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