The Glenwood post., 1905-08-12
To CLIMB Pixies PEAK
GREAT AUTOMOBILE CONTEST.
Different Classes-Ruies to
Be Observed.

Be Observed.
Denver, Colo, Aug. S-Entry blanks
for the pixies 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
ind conditions under which the climb
will be attempted. 1t will be over tie
old wagon road from Cascade, altitude
6,992 feet to the top of the peak, altl
lude IA 107 feet. The rise in elevation
from start to finish will therefore be
S,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 800 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. The
other conditions in the entry blank fol.
low:
Entries close August goth. A pen
1lty of $50 will be eXacted from those
who enter after that date, if their en-
try is accepted.
Glasses and classiiications:
First, runabout class-Regular
stock machines as per makers cata-
logue, $3.50 or under.
Second. over $3.50 to 81 900 class
Regular stock car as per makers catH
logue.
"Third, over 81 900 to s2,OOO-Regu-
lar stock car as per makers cata-
logue.
Fourth, over $1,000 to s3,oOO-Reg-
ular stock car as per make:'s catalogue.
Fifth, over So 1000 to si,50O-Regular
stock car as per makers catalogue.
Sixth. all over st,5OO-Regular
stock car as per makers catalogue.
"Seventh-Cars weighing from 5e1
to .ol pounds.
"Eiehth-Cars weighing from S5l to
! ,432 pounds.
"Nltnth-Cars weighing from 1,433
to 2,204 pounds.
"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
fll 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 it 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
vii 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 the
start is made. Women will not be al
lowed to take part in the contest, either
i as drivers or passengers. Manufacture
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 lubrL
| 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-
ton 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"