Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-08-12
SURVEY MADE Of
NEW AUTO TRACK
GlenwOOd Course Will be
Much Faster Than
Old One
SPEED RECORDS EXPECTED
RAILROADS OEFEi \ SPECIAL.
Rt1E FOR MEET - Will
RRINC ThOiSANDS on
VISITORS.

Preliminary survey was made near
Glenwood rark Yesterday OF the two
and one-half mile auto race track
that is To he established for the ac-
oommodation of the high class events
billed to he pulled off in this city
September > and T. An inspection
ct the grounds proves 10 the mem
bers OF the organization that the
grounds now To be adopted will be
much faster than those now aban-
doned by reason OF the encroachment
OF the waters from Cows Hoof lake,
Just west of the city The differ
ence Is found In the almost absolute
smoothness of the new track as COM
pared with the undulating surface
Of the older one. and also through
the elimination Of the soft earth spots
Of the old course,
Officers Of the local association
state that the outlook for n classy
series of events has never been equal
TO the present The people are TAX
ing readily 10 the proposition to
bring 10 Amarillo this exhibition
which places this city on the map for
sensational speed attractions, along
with indianapolis, Palm Beach and
other world-famed cdhrses.
Two Miles Minute.
Preparation OF the grounds will be
under the direction OF skilled engi-
neers. and every detail will be added
that goes to make OF an earth track,
the most desirable OF all courses for
such events Heretofore Amarillo
and the Panhandle have stood aghasi
when the fearless md almost lreck
less drivers have clipped off speed al
more than nile per minute. In
the coming events. the man who does
not make mile and half to the
minute will be hut an indifferent at
traction. aud had better stay off the
course. In fact Il Is stated that two
miles per minute NAV not he limos
sihle when the flying monsters shall
take their places upon what will
doubtless he one Of the fastest dirt
tracks on earth
SO thorough Is the faith In the en-
terprise that the local association
which is a full-fledged member OF
the Three AS, is going right ahead
with the most extensive preparations
Several thousand dollars will be- eX-
pended and the most excellent in ey-
cry detail for the entertainment OF
the public will he provided
Many Visitors Expected.
That az least eight thousand yisi'
tors will he here from out Of the city
Is stated bv those promoting the en-.
terprise Adding 10 the assurance
for this great ingathering OF specta'
tors is the excellent rates guaranteed
by the railroads reaching Tor hun.
dredS of miles In every direction An
toists and all who are interested IN
exceptional events will doubtless
come to Amarillo from wide terri
tory Nothing even remotely sug
gestive VI the worth OF this series OF
events has ever been offered between
Fort Worth and Denver, and, In
fact. Il is doubtful II the state OF
Texas has had In all details lust a.
good an opportunity for record cN
hihits.
There can he little doubt that more
than one Texas and southwest record
will he established. and some Of IN,
more enthusiastic declare that world
records are by no means improbable
With this conception " the cnterpris,
there Is little wonder that the pco
pie are sitting up and taking notice
Amarillo's reputation rs the conyen
tion and entertainment center OF th'
Panhandle will be augmented "
marked degree. by reason ot the
scheduled races Panhandle prid'
will prompt an attendance, for II
some details AZ least the events vii
srrpass any heretofore held In tbs
state as n whole
WILCOX Enthusiastic.
Mr.. Wilcoy. whose fame AZ a race
driver il scarcely second to the hes'
in the United states. and as a man
agcr of the racing squad Of his com
pany Is second to none In the world
ia enthusiastic over this city lie de
clarcs that he Is coming here VIZ
machinery worthy 90 make records
and win be astonished u some OF th'
worlds most sensational runs are no
recorded during the stay Of the celeb
rites In Amarillo
The visitor Is willing 20 give hi
time and at,cp;ion 10 helping out th'
local boys, end his ideas will doubt
less prove of the greatest value Th'
Three AS authorized hy wire the re
movnl from the former grcunds an'
| tho rstn tnhllshmput of new ones ln fh