The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-24
VANDERBILT CROWD
FROM EVERYWHERE
General Interest in Big Auto
Race Greater Than
Ever Before.
By HARRY WARD.

All touring paths viii lead next TeeG
TO New York. where the Vanderbilt Cup
race takes place a week from today.
The Touring Club OF America is re-
ceiving hundreds OF inquiries from
motorists in all parts Of the country
asking fo- information regarding DIFF
ferent routes. with particular reference
to the most convenient method OF reach
ing the racing center on the motor park
va yon Long Island
The Indications are thousands OF
motorists from New England. New
York New jersey. Pennsylvania, Mary
land, and the District CT Columbia VIII
attend the classic event, and viii make
the trip in their cars
one important fact that viii be prOmi-
nently impressed upon the minds Of
every mOtorist who travels TO New York
in his own car 10 witness the big race
viii be the charm OF touring IN the
autumn season Il viii undoubtedly be
a revelation TO thousands OF motorists.
whose idea Of long distance touring mas
been limited TO the warm summer sea
son 70 learn that such a large per
CentaCe Of motorists are beginning to
appreciate the cooler period Of the year
for long distance auto travelling
David s. Hendrick. the Thomas
agent, who is travelling from Buffalo
TO washington in a small six-cylinder
Thomas car. wired friends in Washing
ton today that ne made the trip from
Buffalo to Bath, a distance OF 126 miles,
in six hours Weather and road con-
I ditious, he reports are ideal Nh
Hendrick IS expected 70 arrive in
Washington this afternoon
Glenn Curtiss. the aviator, has pur-
chased a 1911 Chalmers 81 car Cur
tiss. who is deep student Of the ne
chaniCS Of transportation, and has de-
signed some efficient aeroplane motors,
has chosen the Chalmers because Of his
admiration for its smOOth-running
motor.
The Buick racing team, consisting Of
i~I.ouis and Arthur Chevrolet and Bob
BuTman. has established its racing
! camp for the Vanderbilt race at kTugs
Corners The team has three big rae
ing cars. together with complete
equipment of supplies, and more than
a dozen mechanics Early morning
workouts are now in order, and the
big cars are cutting or some fast laps
Louis Chevrolet is going over the
having been in Vanderbilt races in 1895.
1905. and 1893 Burmau IS driving his
first Vanderbilt. and. judging from his
past performances, he looms I'D as q
strong contender
The Cook < stoddard Company re-
EoALS NitS Sel4S anu 4ctAh cry OF IsI
Cadillac So cars TO Montgomery Blair
Peter Taylor, jT-- George J Judd, Judge
5 J PeellG. chief justice Of the Court
Of Claims: Washington Loan and Trust
Company and two machines to the Dis
trict Sewer Department
: The board Of governors of the Auto
, mobile Club of Washington met last
night to discuss a proposition looking to
the removal of the club house from IT'S
present place TO RandIe Highlands.
the invitation Of Col A r RandIe TO
take possession Of a large club house
at Rarsdle Highlands. together with
| / 600 acres OF ground surrounding IN.
was formally presented to the club bv
M Fowler, Colonel Randle's represen-
alive. After a thorough discussion OF
tsIa matter, the members Of the board
decided to inspect the property top9or-
TOW morning They viii be taken To
I RauGlc Highlands by Colonel RandIe-s
feet automobiles