Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13


For the first time in the history OF auto
mobile racing, a set OF rules has been
compiled embracing every phase of the
sport. AS announced by Chairman But
Ter OF the contest board of the American
Automobile Association. the 1910 contest
code is wide-reaching in its scope. Not
point has been overlooked, and there are
many amendments that will meet the pop
ularity of those interested in the motor
car game Well might it be said that
such complete provision for the governing
of auto events in this country has never
before been at hand. 1t promises great
racing for 1910.
The contest rules have been reclassified.
The divisions are known as general and
special rules. The general rules apply TO
all forms of contests and cover common
points. The special rules apply to road.
track, long distance track and twenty
four-hour races, as well as hin CLIMBS,
reliability contests and tours.
A number of new regulations have been
formulated In the general rules division
One of the most striking additions is the
adopting of a regulation requiring race
drivers to register. Stress is also lala
on the amateur question. The amateur
driver will have to register as well as the
man who is in the game for money. More
over special attention was paid the Ques-
ton of the amateurs status as we'll as
clear and concise definition OF the term
being given.
Restrictions are also placed on the ad-
yertising of entries which do not subse-
uuently compete. The claiming or records
and certified trials are other points re-
ceiving attention. Clauses are devoted TO
the referees powers. promoters liability.
una dulterated fuel supply and delivery OF
prizes.
All racing drivers will be required to
register with the contest board. Their
registration cards will expire December
81 of each year. A detailed record or
each drivers performances in contests
throughout the year will be kept. An I'M
registered driver may not compete in
sanctioned event.
All claims for record must be made to
the contest board ten days after their
accomplishment. A record cannot be ad-
vertised until acceptance by the contest
board No record for a distance of five
miles and under shall be allowed unless
taken by an automatic timing device.
The registration rules applying to pro-
fessional drivers also hold good for anna
tours. In the powers of referee spe-
cal stress is laid on the right of that
officer to rule out of a race any partici-
pants on grounds of physical unfitness.
The special rules for road racing were
drawn UP with the safety of the public
and contestants in mind Before sane
tioning a race the contest board VIII
have on file a permit or certified copy for
the use of highways granted by the local
authorities Violation OF the mechanical
repairs and breaches of the pit rules VIII
mean disqualification.
Any attempt at fraud in the matter or
the stock clause and status OF car viii
mean the disqualification OF car, entrant
alI 70 CaS
OF rules for the running of road race
Is provided. This includes: Weighing in
and weighing out requirements, signal
code for contestants. international road
symbols for making the course, road reg
ulations and special duties Of officers.
The special track rules provide for the
division of tracks into three classes-one-
half MILE one mile and two miles or over.
The tracks will be Inspected by repre-
sentative of the contest board. IF COM
plying with all qualifications they will be
licensed for one year. No licenses Will
be issued for dangerous tracks. No sane
ton will be granted for a track meeting
of more than three days duration. No
record will be allowed which is made on
a track less than one mile in length. Any
contestant who drives the reverse way
Of a track shall be Immediately disauali-
fed, suspended and reported to the con-
test board.
Several important changes have been
made in the twenty-four-hour contest
rules No driver will be permitted to
drive more than three hours at a time on
the track. Before taking up the wheel
again he must take one hours rest
Neutrality-suspicious. racing will not be al.
lowed on a half-miie track. Repairs and
requirements are also restricted.
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Eeventy-five makes OF American and
foreign cars now appear on the official
list OF Selden patent licensees. Those
on the list for the first tino
are: Flandrau Motor Car Company OF
New York city, licensed to import and
sell in this country the Brasier car: w.
II. Mcintyre Company of Auburn. Ind.
the Mcintyre car. and Simplex
Motor Car Company of Mishawaka,
Ind. making the AmpleX car, formerly
known as the American Simplex.