Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-27

degree OF Leakage and the amount OF fixed
penalty modified accordingiy)
Grades OF Contest.
Reliability contests are graded as fol-
lows.
Grade IA contest not exceeding six (D
days in duration. with penalties for time,
technical examination.
Grade ia contest Of more than six 60
days duration, with penalties for time
road work only. but In which the final
technical examination except that carbure-
tor and brake adjustments may be made
without penalty and spark plugs may be
Grade 1II-A contest OF any duration in
Which penalties are imposed for time and
road work only, but IN which the final
uon are omitted.
Grade IVA contest Of any duration in
which penalties are imposed for time only.
Nonstop Run.
For the perfect road score OF the old
rules there has been substituted a mon
stop run" defined as follows:
A run without an involuntary stop Of the
trouble or on account Of traffic congestion,
snail be known as a nonstop run.
The motor must be kept running con-
unuously while outside Of controls.
The car may be brought to a standstill
ut any time. no work being done and the
Stops for tire repairs or replaeements
With the motor kept running are permissi-
Nonstop certificates may be issued to
eontesting cars in grades and 2 who con-
form to the requirements OF the mon
stop Definition IN a contest exceeding
loo miles In length.
Car Equ1pment.
Just what equipment a stock car may
"- ~'7~ 49, carry in reliability contests is
very clearly laid down. It may carry spe-
lnJ. aprons In front Of radiator or
bonnet screens between the side members
Of the frame; rubber bumpers for springs
and rebound straps; tire initiating tanks
1t may not have special springs or spring
windingsi shock abOrbers may not be
added unless part Of regular equipment
and covers over coil boxes, magnetoes or
any other part OF mechanism, or screens
around carburstor. are not permitted un-
less part Of regular equipment.
Tools.
Tools are carried in a special bag and
sealed, the observers only having access
to same.
Parts carried are inventorized. officially
checked and sealed.
Tire Repairs-There shall be no penalty
for the repairs, provided the engine be
kept running while the repairs are being
made and no other work Is done. The time
consumed in making the repairs. while the
engine is running, shall be added to the
days running time.
OIL Gasoline Water and Batteries-At
noon or night controls. tanks for lubrica-
tion oil, gasoline and water may be filled
without penalty.
For replenishments OF OIL gasoline or
water at any other places the penalty is
three points for each occurrence.
oil or grease may be added to or may
be drawn off the various cases when nee
essary without penalty during the half
hour allowed for oiling at the end Of each
days run.
Recharging OF batteries win be allowed
at any time but all work I'm connection
Herewith must be done in the presence Of
the observer.
To enable an observer TO keep a more
accurate record OF work done on a car,
metal and wire seals will be affixed to the
bonnet coil box, transmission case diff
ferential case, mud pan or apron and parts
Of ignition system not protected by bonnet
seals and any other parts, as may be nee
essary. There win be no penalty for break
ing a SEAL which will be replaced at the