Arizona republican., 1910-10-05
GROWING LIST FOR
 1. k.--PHOEN|X RACE
Los Angeles Times Tells of Nikrent's
 Aspirations.

When The Republican offered its
 cup as a trophy to be contested for annually in a big automobile race
 between Los Angeles and Phoenix, it
 knew it would be an event worth while, but it was never dreamed that
 it would become quite so notable a feature in the automobile world as | it has proved to be. Nor is interest | confined to the ranks of the motor ists, for many in the vast army that l does not own a car or any kind, are l interested in this race as one of the | cleanest real sporting events the sporting events the country affords, calling for manly attributes in many | ways as well as an inspiration to the makers of these modern engines of l travel Concerning the forthcoming race the Los Angeles Times of Mon day carried the following story: Keen interest is being taken in the i Los Angeles Phoenix automobile race Following the series of calam- | ities in the Vanderbilt Cup race, the dealers of Los Angeles favor the des ert sand battle where the danger Is , not half as great as it is in con test like the Vanderbilt, where al- most half a hundred cars are speed ing faster than a mile a minute over course that is not in good shape
 Watching the run carefully to San Bernardino, where there is oftentimes Instructions in the road, the race should be one of the best ever held as this year the course out of town is to be carefully guarded and not person needs to be injured provided the cars are driven in strict obser- vance to the rules. Referee John s. Mitchell is certain this is one of the greatest contests ever pulled off in southern California.
 The course is in fair shape as far as Whitewater and from there on the sand is bad. The road is hard through Indio, though in places it is in fair shape until Mecca is reached. After leaving Mecca the deep sand is encountered and the real race be- gins. This is one of the real race pieces of road over which an auto mobile race is held.
 From the fact that this road is hard to negotiate, and also because it is a severe test on any motor car the dealers here are anxious to en- ter the contest and show what a car can do under such a test. There is possibility that at least fifteen ma chimes will leave the Hollenbeck ho- tel on the night of November ,, as hn is almost certain his car is one of the fastest in the race. and should show to advantage in the, contest.
 Joe Nikrent, who-won the contest last year. made the run toe Phoenix last week with his Knox car. He pi- loted the Buick to victory in Novem- Der of 1909, and this season is satis- fled that he can win with the big Knox, as the car is one of the fast est in the race.
 No effort was made by Nikrent to break any record with the Knox. He made the run comfortably in three days, sending the Knox over part of the course at speed % and taking the car slowly over othqT. sections in or der to thoroughly acquaint himself
  This means that Nikrcnt is taking more care this season than last as he hopes to turn the same trick that Harry Grant did in the Vanderbilt, by winning the Phoenix twice in sue Cession.
 Another entrant that should show to advantage is the Apperson with Harris Hanshue at the wheel. Hans has been over the course before and his chain driven car makes great speed along the sandy highway if given the opportunity. Shettlcr plans to bring the car out to Los Angeles after the Grand Prix race in the east and get it in condition for the Phoenix contest.
 There is a possibility that a Duro- car and a KissellIar arc to be con tenders in the desert sand battle Franklin is one of the likely cars in the contest The Marathon has been withdrawn from the race. but a Velie Is to be entered and this adds to the list of starters. E. Rogers Stearns, manager for the Standard Motor Car company, should reach here fin about ten days and the car should follow later.
 Another likely starter is the Max well, which Clarence Smith is to drive This fast m,otor should make good over such a road. A Mercer piloted by c. H. Biglow, is another interesting car in the long desert grind. P. A Benton is considering entering an Overland and if he does. will drive the car himself. A Chal- mer-Detroit also may he started. An Fillmore is sure starter and likely contender
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