New-York tribune., 1911-04-19
DEGREES AUTO RACING
o.oiamin Briscoe Says Tests OF
sneed Are Not Necessary.
,ess SAFE THAN FLYING
,.,.;dent of United States Motor
company Reiterates HIS
Views on Subject.

,.,,srin Briscoe, president oil the united
,fo.or Company. has issued state-
,r answer to the CRITICISMS Inich
h.en made on hts recent announce
that the company would do no more
pe,hue racing. He has received many
s.,,,,,s and also scores OF letters and
ef'"N.. commencing his attitude. While
zee. ,ovvsps pers I'm the United States have
H.uv Endorsed his stand. Mr.. Briscoe
cid yesterday;
fu ,be early days, when abnormal tests
,o-cssarv 10 BRING out the weak
:, cars. and where II was desired
attract attention TO the motor car as
" q, transportation and general util-
w. sneed contests were beneficial and we.
~. ~ ,ba others, supported them. Racing has
- es inning. however. and the practical
'' ,.c,,on ~ automobile. and the standing
.Ao automobile Industry are such that
v contests are no longer required.
''.,.-,-v one knows now that sutomo-
,or supuly speed when desired. and
- ore Il aware OF the excellent position
,ha motor car trade to-day, 20 that rae
M longer serves a purpose. While 1t
..o-e tha, lives inevitably must be sac
80 - the onward march Of civiiiza-
q, ssen1s barbarisnl TO further risk
-, t,fe n. competition which no longer
.,rvss 4 useful purpose
's,,e, conservative builders OF utility
- and most Of those who really have
-. ,re,fare Of the industry at heart. real
=. ,bs. ft Is time 10 discourage motor
- .ortests. I am satisfied that the po-
- ~ these conservative builders is
...,c,.sa BY public sentiment. The public
&c r,rr6erous racing stopped, and the
.nhpc usually gets what it wants. It is
,.-o,d understanding why We prohibit
,o,inc and still permit automobile races,
- the rst Of killed and injured re-
.,l.s q report from the front in time
r. war.
s.utorohne racing is FAR more danger
an, than aviation Those who participate
s-s only seeking notor1ety and financial
.s,urns. whereas those who risk their lives
:, aviation are doing so 10 perfect a science
=, make possible transportation I'm the
IT.. Aviation should be encouraged, but
.r,or,oble races should be condemned by
sv.rv man loyal 70 the motor car In
1,,,rv and by every believer in the protec-
ton Of life and limb.
"A few who have resented my criticism
n. racing make much over the fact that
stock car races are beneficial and mean
something 70 the buyers of cars. Stock car
contests As conducted to-day are jokes.
An entrart in stock car events who de-
psnds upon a stock car-the same car that
e delivered 10 a purchaser-has as much
chance Of winning race AZ the Lusitania
has OF crossing the Atlantic IN twenty
four hours.
The cars that win tn these so-called
stock car races are usually doctored
special cars are built. special motors are
Installed and IN the majority OF cases the
ealy way a racing car resembles a stock
car IS in the fact that IL has four wheels
end 8 steering gear. Some companies are
iulding cars Of great power, twice and
three times the horsepower furnished in
stock cars. and are planning 10 enter
races during the coming season. Nine
tnss out Of ten, the winner will be ad-
'srttsed as a stock car model. the same
ss those ofSered TO prospective purchasers
| " the floor OF the salesrooms throughout
ne country Such misrepresentation are
Unworthy Of our industry. and should be
,on6emned by every believer in truth and
sguare business dealings.
The time has come for the automobile
Industry 70 stop pandering TO cheap noto-
tisty and transforming. II is time for
The Industry 20 take its place IN dignity
tlong with The other great industries OF
he country with which II truly ranks.
N is solving ot the transportation prob
lsns Il deserves 20 be considered along
vi.h tho food. steel and clothing indus
tnsS sr1 1t IS our duty TO see that It
Ens ana holds that position"
In these days. when the high cost Of liv-
hg ana the cost OF high living are vital
trotems. a prize Of 81 in gold for one
s-lali phrase IS no amount 20 be shifted at.
Hence 40 is expected that many persons
sith IDEAS IN their heads will Join the
pize competition Of N, Electric Auto
mobile Dealers Association Of New York.
This association IS launching an aggres-
ave campaign 70 call the attention OF the
motoring public 70 the remarkable efficiency
" modern electric vehicles for pleasure as
seH as business purposes.
t--irrtii- FFhlcltS produCe1 to-day are just
. different from the early models az mod
'fn gssolene cars arc different from the
w Gang bang wagons OF ten years ago.
70 impress upon the publics mind
ne fact thar the electric car is the most
'ssHaole type OF vehicle for town, cub
Noah and modern touring use that the
esoc aton desires 20 find a good catch
N1sse Or slogan 10 be used IN advertis-
us' Il must be in few words and ex-
ress tersely and potently the idea 10 be
''n'eyed. Some idea Of what is wanted
,'n 20 had from the slogan "TSe electric
W ue elect which was suggested by
member OF the association.
au replies must be by mail only and
'f4ressed 10 the secretary Of the Electric
''omooile Dealers Association. No 1874
"VaoVay New York CITY. There will be