New-York tribune., 1909-01-21
RULES FOR AUTO RUN
NEW TROPHY THIS YEAR.
Entries for Ghdden Tour WI Close
on June Is.

The contest committee Of the American Autorno-
bile Association announced yesterday the rules gov
ernng the sixth annual reliability contest for the
Gidden and Hover trophies The date and the
route will be arranged later. A third trophy. not
yet named. will be offered this year for miniature
tcrneau and double rumble Certificates will
be awarded as usual TO all completing the run
contestants.
The time for receivng entries will expire June
IS at IL o'clock at the Office of Frank B.
Hover, chairman, contest board. at No. 760 Main
street, Buffalo Each entry must be accompanied
by the entrance fee. For entries received prior to
May Is will be 5000; after May Is until
- o'clock June 1s the entrance fee win be
$780,
Each entrant shall give all details asked for In
the entry blank and such additional information
the contest COMMITTEES may from time to time
quire.
The contest committee of the American Auto
mobile Association the right refuse any
entry
Entries shan be numbered In the order Of their
receipt
Competing cars will be divided into classes as
follows; Class A, listed at s3.751 and up
ward; Class B, listed at 81 451 10 $3.50, in
elusive; Class c, listed at $1.751 TO s2,45o in
elusive; Glass D. listed at $1,000 31710. In
elusive: Glass E. cars listed at ssss and under.
The qualifications for those who enter cars are
listed follows:
J.; Each entrant shall be a member OF a club
affiliated with the American Automobile Associa-
2. Any stock car consisting of combination
of the manufacturers standard touring chas-
seats for four people or more. and carrying four
or more persons or ballast at the rate of 125
PGgdHs PfophT person. may compete TOT the Siidden
8, Any. regular stock chassis with body
equipped for two persons the front seat and
with standard equipment, and carrying not less
than TWO persons, may compete for the Hover
or two persons. and additional passengers may
T. Any stock car, consisting Of a combination
Of miniature tonneau with doors. mounted upon
STANDARD eoninment caTrvin9 foy,r h nsrsnns an4
ballast at the rate Of 125 pounds person. may
5. Cars shall at all times during the tour
carry mufiers and mud guards. and he fully
cations, except that tops and wind shields need
be added before the start as equipment, though
not regularly furnished
Each entrant shall hold the American Autono-
bile Association harmless and indemnify Il against
all loss or damage resulting directly or Indirectly
from or growing out of the operation. mana cement
or control Of the entered by him.
The American Automobile Association shah not
be responsible for any damage that may be done to
any car fits passengers contents during the tour
for the theft OF any any Of its
sories contents, the being at all times sub
sequent 10 such entry and until the close OF the
tour the risk in all respects OF persons entering
sane.
Each entrant his official representative shall
be responsible for the acts OF passengers In his
The rules relative to running time, repairs and
replacemsnts controls. checking stations. observ
ers penalties, protests and disQuancations are
much the last year
Every motorist who is considering taking part IN
the run can the full set of rules by applying
to Frank B. Hover. No. 7s0 Main street Buffalo.
In all probability the will begin early in July
and be conducted through the Middle Western