The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-03-19
COMPLETE BUBBLE
RULES COMPILED

New York, March 19-For the first
time in the history OF automobile rae
ing, a set of rules has been compiled
embracing every phase OF the sport.
AS announced by Chairman Butler of
the contest board of the American Au-
tomobtle association, the 1910 contest
code is wide-reaching in it's scope. Not
point has been overlooked and there
are many amendments that will meet
the popularity 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 reclassi-
fed The divisions are known as gen.
eral and special rules. The general
rules apply to all forms of contests and
cover common points, The special rules
apply to road tracqk,, long distance
track and twenty7four hour races as
well as hill climbs, reliability contests
and tours.
A number Of new regulations have
been formulated in the general rules
division. One OF the most striking ad-
ditions is the adopting of reuglations
requiring race drivers to register.
Stress Is also laid on the amateur ques-
tion. The amateur driver will have to
register as we'll as the man who is in
the game for money. Moreover, spec
ial attention was paid the question Of
the amateurs status as we'll as a clear
and concise definition of the term be-
| ing given.
Restrictions on Entries. --.
Restrictions are also placed on the
advertising of entries which do not
subsequently compete. The claiming of
records and certified trials are other
points receiving attention. Clauses are
devoted to the referees powers, pro-
meter's liability, unadulterated fuel
supply, and delivery of prizes.
All racing drivers will be required
to register with the contest board
Their registration cards will expire on
Dec. 81 of each year. A detailed record
of each drivers performances in con-
tests throughout the year will be kept
An unregistered driver may not COM
pete in a sanctioned event.
All claims for record must be made
to the contest board ten days after
their accomplishment. A record can
not be advertised until acceptance by
the contest board. No record for
distance of five miles and under shall
be allowed unless taken by an auto
matte timing device. The registra-
drivers also hold good for amateurs. In
the powers of a referee" special stress
Is laid on the right of that officer to
rule out of a race any participant on
grounds of physical unfitness
The special rules for road racing
were drawn up with the safety of the
public and contestants in mind. Be
fore sanctioning a race the contest
board will have on file a permit or GER
titled copy for the use Of highways
granted by the local authorities. Vlo-
lation of the mechanical repairs and
breeches of the pit rules will mean
disqualification.
Guard Against Fraud.
Any attempt at fraud in the matter
of the stock clause and status of car
will mean the disqualification Of car,
enIrant and driver. In addition a COM
plete set Of rules for the running of
road race is provided This includes
weighing in and Weighing out require.
ments. signal code for contestants, in
ternational road symbols for making
the course, road regulations and spec
ial duties of officers.
The special track rules provide for
the division OF tracks into three classes
--one-haR mile, one mile and two miles
or over. The tracks will be inspected
by representative of the contest board
and IL COMPLYING with all qualifications
they will be licensed for one year. No
licenses will be issued for dangerous
tracks. No sanction will be granted for
a track meeting of more than three
days duration. No record will be al
lowed which is made on track less
than one mile in length. Any contest
ant who drives the reverse way of
track shall be Immediately disqualified
suspended and reported to the contest
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 time
on the track. Before taking up the
wheel again he must take one hours
rest Twenty four hour racing viii
not be allowed on half-mi1e track.