The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
AUTO CLUB TO HOLD
AN EFFICIENCY TEST
Will Try Long Run on q Gallon
of Gasolene Sat
urday.

Gasoline efficiency tests are coming
to the front as one of the most practi-
cal forms of automobile contests and
for that reason the local enthusiasts
are looking forward with great interest
to the first contest of the kind in Min
neapolis, which is to be run under the
auspices Of the Minneapolis Automo-
bile club next Saturday.
Each car will be supplied with one
gallon of gasolene from tank pro-
vided by the club and the car making
the longest run, for its weight, with
this limited amount will be the winner
in the contest. The rules drawn up by
the tours and contest committee of the
club are exhaustive and provide for
every possible contingency. In addition
to large staff of field officials a spe-
cial "observer' will travel with each
car to see that it observes all the rules
of the contest.
The scoring will be done on "ton-
mile' basis. Each car, with its pas
sengers, baggage, extra parts and
equipment, will weigh in at the start
ing point and it's weight, in tons and
fractions, multiplied by the number Of
miles covered will be the number Of
points awarded to it. This does away
with. all need Of handicapping and
classification.
Every vehicle entered shall bear .
legal registry number, have set Of
brakes in good working order and carry
a set of tools, tire pump and a lift
ing jack. Every car must carry
an official observer, for whom front
seat shall be reserved. This observer
must be a competent driver but must
not assist In any way the driver Of the
car. Each car must be driven by the
same person thruout the run, unless In
capacitated. No extra passengers, be-
yond the regular seating capacity, can
be carried. Drivers must be familiar
with the rules of the road, the current
automobile laws Of the state oe Minnie
aaf a ths Of tBs sBPsad Voaons of
mittee's opinion, tending to bring
motor cars into popular disfavor, shall
result in disqualification.
The start will be made from the
scales opposite :, the automobile club,
ana the cars will follow the route laid
them. All turns will be indicated by
flags. Each car shall finish on the last
explosion, and this point shall be care
fully marked at the side of the road
by a yellow flag, placed by the OBJ
server. Car and occupants must re-
main at the side Of the road until re-
follow the contestants. Distances will
be measured by the odometer attached
to the Judges car.
The prizes offered are: First, a gold
cup; second, gold cup; third, a bronze
medal; fourth, a silver cup; fifth, q
silver cup; sixth, an automobile clock /;
seventh, an inner tube to fit tire.
Entries may be made with Ri Smith,
secretary Of the club, at 1919 Guaranty
Loan building. The entrance fee is 81.
The contest will be under the direction
of Asa Paine, chairman of the tours
and contests committee. A complete
copy Of the rules may be obtained from
Mr.. Smith. s.
The officials will be: Asa Paine
referee; F. M. Joyce, B. F. Nelson, E.
J. Couper and George Fl. Dagget
judges; s. M. Colburn, clerk of course;
Ri Smith, timer; G. E. Dutton
weigher; L. Koch, tester; j. A. Q 'Brier
and Thomas P. Pease, route and flags;
Ri Smith, press; Asa Paine and s. NJ
Colburn, information; and as many
official observers as may be required.