Gilpin observer., 1905-08-10
TO CLIMB Pixies PEAK
GREAT AUTOMOBILE CONTEST.
Different Classes-Rules to
Be Observed.

Entries Can Be Made Under Eleven
Different classes-Rules to
Be Observed.
Denver, Colo, Aug. 8-Entry blanks
tor the "Pike's Peak or Bust" climb by
automobiles have been issued by the
Motor Field, published in this city.
The contest will be for the possession
Of the G. A. Wahlgreen cup, which has
been offered by the publisher of the
magazine named.
| The entry blank gives the first de-
tailed information concerning the rules
lnd conditions under which the climb
will be attempted. 1t will be over the
old wagon road from Cascade, altitude
6,992 feet, to the top of the peak, alti-
Jude IA ,107 feet. The rise in elevation
from start to finish will therefore be
B,115 feet.
Eleven classes will be made for tho
different machines, drivers being
cautioned that the climb is not only
difficult and dangerous, but that it will
be made at their own risk. A stiff en-
trance fee of $100 per machine has
been made, the half of the fee to be re-
turned to each owner who shall regis
ter at the Half Way house. Controls
will be established at different points
! along the line, where supplies of gas
| oline and water may be renewed. Tire
other conditions in the entry blank fol-
low:
Entries close August goth. A pen
atty of $50 will be exacted from those
who enter after that date, If their en-
try is accepted.
Glasses and classifications:
First, runabout class-Regular
stock machines as Per makers cata-
logue, $3.50 or under.
Second, over $3.50 to 81 600 class
Regular stock car as per makers cata-
logue.
Third, over $1,000 to s2,O0O-Regu-
| lar stock car as per makers cata-
| logue.
Fourth, over $4,000 to $3,000-Reg-
ular stock car as per makers catalogue.
Fifth, over 1000 to s4,50O-Regular
stock car as per makers catalogue.
Sixth, all over s4,5OO-Regular
stock car as per makers catalogue.
"Seventh-Cars weighing from ssh
to iol pounds.
"Eighth-Cars weighing from S51 to
1,432 pounds.
"rIinth-Cars weighing from 1,432
to 2,204 pourSs.
| "Tenth-free for albany weight
power and horse power.
"Eleventh-Any weight, cylinder
| fired, gasoline power cars.
THE management reserves the right
| to declare out all classes which do not
fill and to postpone the climb from the
dates announced, if the weather is un-
favorable.
"The G. A. Wahlgreen cup is valued
! at 81 900, and is to be contested for an
nually, under conditions similar to
| those governing the present contest.
| When the cup shall have been won
\ three times by the same owner 1t be,
comes the personal property of that
person. The cup is to be awarded to
the car, irrespective of class, which
makes the best record to the summit Of
Pixies peak. Handsome prizes will
be awarded those who finish first and
second in each class.
"A big automobile meet and road
race from Denver to Colorado Springs
will be held in connection with the
Pixies Peak climb.
"All cars must carry two male pas
sengers, each of whom must be compe-
tent to manage and control the auto
mobile. Every car must be equipped
with an extra emergency brake, which
must be thoroughly tested before tho
start is made. Women will not be al
| lowed to take part in the contest, either
|
ers entering stock machines, must
agree to sell cars for prices entered, ON
demand, for cash.
Competent repair men, as well az
supplies of the best gasoline and lubri-
cants, will be found at the scene OF
competition. :
Contestants are notified that owing
to the rare atmosphere which will be
encountered as cars near the summit
of the peak. especial care will have to
be given the engines, and this ques-
tion should be carefully studied before
the climb is attempted. The right to
reject any entry is reserved. A change
of gears will be the only variation al
lowed in the equipment of regular
stock cars participating in this con-
test. Owing to the fact that storms
may be encountered at any time during
the climb, contestants are advised to
provide themselves with heavy cloth
ing.
Further information can be OBJ
tanned from G.. A. Wahlgreen, manager.
174S Stout street, Denver, Colorado"