New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
A WORLDS AUTO" RECORD
WEBB JAYS DARING RIDE.
In Brilliant Speed Trial He Loaoers
CheUroIet's Mark.

webb Jay Of the Chicago Automobile Club
headed the list of record performances with a
mile against time in rs AS seconds This is the
fastest mile ever made in an automobile on a
circular track.
The former record was % 1-5 seconds made by
Louis Chevrolet, at Morris Park. on June IL
Mr. Jay. who drove a Is to 20 horsepower
White steamer covered mile in 40 3-5 seconds
on Monday at Morris Park. but the performance
was not accepted as record. as it was made
IN competition.
Ia the second heat for the Thomas cup yes
ter1ay Walter Christie. driving 100 horse
power car. covered mile in 20 1-5 seconds. This
mile, too. made in competition. so does not
stand for the record.
Nor was the record breaking all confined to the
high power cars. E. Parker. driving "a horse
power Fiat Junior. established a new worlds
record OF IS 40 seconds for a mile for middle
weight cars. The mark which Mr.. Parker low
cred was 5S 3-5 seconds which had been made
five minutes earlier by Guy Vaughan in 40
horsepower Decauville. The former record was
- 40 seconds. made by Joe Tracy in q Renault
machine at Empire City track.
Interesting and exciting as the trials against
time were. these We're not the only features of
the meet In the final heat for the Thomas cup.
which was contested between Webb Jay and
Walter Christie, the former won the most mag
nifcent contest ever witnessed on a racetrack
between two autos. Each had previously won
one heat, and it was decided 10 contest the final
at four laps
The two rivals were off to a flying start, with
Jay on the pole and Christie lying close along
side 1t was even up around the paddock turn.
On the backstretch. however. Christie opened up.
and, with a tremendous burst OF speed. shot
past Jay like a fash. He proceeded TO take
Of q
II the New-York car would win easily as IT
had taken the second heat earlier in the after
noon.
These relative positions were maintained for
Two laps although it was noted that Christie
missing a good many explosions and that
Jay was taking the turns more cleverly. On
the third lap Jay began to creep up Passing
the grandstand the two painting, rushing, dem
onlike machines were nearly even terms.
Taking the paddock turn Christie swung wide,
while Jay dashed down 10 the rail AS soon as
the dust had cleared 1t seen that this dar
ing manauvre had given the Chicago driver the
lead. The advantage at such a risk Jay
maintained to the finish, where he led Christie
three hundred yards
The time of the winner was 5:2S Id and of the
loser 5:41 4-5. The times for the first three
laps, when Christie was leading. 1:23 1-5.
30 and Alb. The fastest mile in the was
made by the winner and was 55 seconds fiat
After the it was learned that Christie
broke the clutches on the rear engine early in
the contest. He doubtless has the fastest gaso-
lene car yet built but its extreme speed makes
II most difficult TO regulate The speed at
which he passed Mr.. Jay on the backstretch was
frightful 10 behold
The conduct Of the winner Of the Thomas Cup
deserves the highest commendation He won
The first heat Monday from Christie who
broke down In the second heat yesterday Mr..
Jay was scheduled 10 meet Louis Chevrolet
Ihe latter broke down just before the meet
This did not suit Jay, however who promptly
offered 10 meet Christie again in the second
neat although the latter racing a 10
horsepower car Such a high conception of the
courtesy OF the sport makes the loss OF the
Ihomas Cup to Chicago much easier 10 bear.
This is the second contest for the trophy II
was hTst competed for in Chicago. when Chris
lie and Chevrolet defeated Jay and Fisher.
The accidents which several Of the best cars
suHeheu on Monday doubtless served TO keep
The attendance down. There were, however over
three thousand people at the track. and upward
OF one hundred motor cars Were parked along
The rail in front OF the grandstand
The first race to be run off was the national
championship free for ALL for points, at four
laps Three of the entries-the 60-horsepower
Thomas, the 32-horsepower REQ Bird and the
SO-horsepower Fiat OF Alfred c. Vanderbilt
Wen MelI out OF commission on Monday so only
Two contestants were left These were Louis
Chevrolet, with a 90-horsepower Fiat and
Webb Jay, with the 1920 horsepower White
Nhen READY TO score for the start. the big Fiat
went wrong and had to be towed off the track
his made the race a walkoyer for Mr. JAY
Two cars-the 4O-horsepower Decauville Guy
vaughan driving, and the 24-horsepower Fiat
IT, l.. Parker chaufeur-started for the mid
oleweieht championship at three laps. The
Fiat Jr, took the lead at the start and was
never headed winning by two hundred yards in
4lOZ-o. The first prize for this race-a silver
Shield-was donated by Major C J. S. Miller.
Six started for the Cracker Handicap at three
laps. Harry Hill, driving 30 0-horsepower Sim
pleN with a handicap of thirty seconds won in
q pretty finish with Guy Vaughan and the 40
horsepower DecauVille, which on scratch.
The time of the winner 1852 The third car
10 finish q horsepower Stevens-D -Duryea
which was the limit machine with a handicap
q 8 minutes 30 seconds. This car led into the
stretch, and the handicapping OF John X Wet
more was highly praised.
The second heat for the Thomas Cup fur
nlshed good contest. The two contestants
christie and Jay-were off 10 a flying start on
lhe second score. Christie took the lead at the
!'fst turn and never headed. He won the
1eat m 5:l4 40 fast time. with Jay taking
% 80. Christie burst a tire. and covered the
l"sl mile al high speed on fiat tire. He made
Onds
During the record trials Alfred Comacho drove
lZ-hOrseDOwer Franklin car a mile in 1:15.
ms is the regular touring model After
tie meet Webb Jay and Louis Chevrolet left in
special car. TO take part in the races at St.
Faul on Thursday. Major c. J., s. Miller
eompanied the party. The special will arrive
IN Chicago at 6:3O tonight II is said that this
N lhe nrst auto" special ever chartered.
SUMMARIZES
Aadle~eight championship Chree laps; open to cars
weighing from S5l pounds; Championship shield
junior driven b. fsPsep tlme S secSHs s
5iSsp'"sI beesu'llie driven by Guy Vaughan; time.
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