Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19

itrials first place on the card. and those
who do not desire to witness the trials
can. by arriving at the course at pm.
be In time for most of the short events
and by arriving at the track at 3 pm.
| be in plenty of time to see the long dis
| lance races.
| The record crowd of May 81 promises
| to be surpassed at the July meet and
the increased seating capacity now being
| constructed will take care of the crowd.
| Ihlrty-fiFe thousand spectators now can
be seated at the grounds. and this has
| been found to be insufficient, so that the
seating capacity will be increased to
10000. while a special paddock will be
fenced to accommodate 10000 more, to
| be used in case of emergency. The park
ing space will accommodate 10000 auto
mobiles, and this has never been tested
to the utmost, although 1t was stated
that more than 5000 automobiles passed
through the gates of the speedway Nav
30 All OF the cars that took part in the
last races are expected, while the Iozier
and many other factories have promised
TO have cars entered at the next meet
Performing before enormous crowds is
what the manufacturer DESIRES and 1t is
at the motor speedway that they have
their wish
The CODE event of the Fourth promises
to have the largest number of entries
u.
Buick company has promised to send
some special racers to the speedway that
will eclipse the performances of the big
Benz driven by Oldfield, and the pre-
dictions now are that the foreign cars
will not hold a single record after the
next meet is over, but that American
made machines will sweep all before
them in the free-for-alls in the same
manner that they have won the stock
car events.
The board of governors Of the Automo-
bile Club Of Washington will meet In
few days to consider the matter of hold
ing a hill-climbing contest this summer.
1t Is expected that other contests also
viii be arranged at the same time.
The definition of an amateur automo-
bile driver was determined at the June
meeting of the contest board Of the Amer
lean Automobile Association There has
been considerable controversy over the
status Of an amateur, but the ruling OF
the committee leaves no loophole for the
future.
According to the definition an amateur
is man who has never driven or raced
a motor car for pay, either In cash or
any other valuable consideration: com
peted for cash prize; who does not
make his livelihood, or any part OF II.
as a result of racing or driving. either as
deDOnstrator tester or chauffeur. who
mas not otherwise received financial re-
ward FOR engaging in competition; who
Is not actively engaged in the automobile
or accessory industries: who has never
been declared a professional by any sport
governing body IN connection with that
sport over which it has Jurisdiction or
who. having been SO declared. has been
re1nstated. either by such body or in
connection with automobile contests by
tomobile Association
ine secretary was directed to notify all
registered drivers that the acceptance of
travelling, hotel or other expenses in
sidered violation of the new law. as
such acceptance will be regarded az a |
valuable consideration"
A standardization roadster handsome
Iy finished in blue. was delivered to NJ. f.
Brennan few days ago. The car is Of |
the four-cylinder type rated at fiftv
horsepower and equipped in every detail |
1t is the only car of its kind in tho |
National Capital and has attracted con.
siderable attention since its arrival here.
JUDGE James A. Collins of the Indian
apohs ponce court has ruled that police |
men must warn motorists against violat- !
ing the speed laws before arrests are
MADE. The motorcycle police are ac-
cofohsiy warning hundreds of drivers |
keeping the list of the warnings for ref |
erence. |
Iwenty-seven cars, about half the usual |
number Of starters, were lined I'D for the |
word when the 1910 Glidden tour started !
from Government Square, Cincinnati. |
Ohio. last Tuesday. OF these fifteen were
contestants for the Glidden trophy and !
twelve were entered for the Chicago tro- |
ply. prize available for machines in the |
runabout classes
In addition to the cOntesting cars there
were three automobiles for officials of the !
tour, four for newspaper men and several |
paper cars carried block rope and tackle.
and. in addition. a big box on the front,
Quilt In two compartments and labeled |
first aid for the injured |
The route of this years tour which is !
the seventh in the Glidden series, covers
2.S51 miles and passes through thirteen
states.
On Thursday last Charles T.. j. Lang
of the Rauch & Lang Carriage Company
left for an extended tour around the
world. He will visit all of the larger
cities of the world and will give the
vehicle situation in each considerable
attention.
Washington car of the touring car
type. finished in brown. striped in gold
has been delivered TO l.. A. Hopkins
J. Manning Mcleod riding an Excelsior
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