New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
STRIFE NOW IN BOXING AUTO NEWS Of THE DAY
Harroun Says Pointed Racing
Bodies Add to Speed.

The OO-mile race at indianapolis this
year will show a broad application OF sew
eral OF the principles OF body construction
which proved so successful in last years
contest" SAYS Ray Harroun, who won the
Inaugural race with Marmon.
quite a number Of manufacturers have
adopted. in one form or another, the prin-
clples which at the time Of the big race
last season were considered by many to De
mere vagarics OF construction, but which
proved TO be fine applications OF scientific
principles.
When the cars came to the scratch last
year the Marmon Wasp was the only car
that was radically different from the
others on body construction. and 1t at
tracted widespread comment and discus
sion. This year Will see a swarm OF SINH
lar cars breasting the tape. The long
wasp-llke tail bolted on the rear OF the
winning car proved It's usefulness In last
years race Several makers were quick to
take advantage OF this method OF lessening
wind resistance.
The tail acts as a guide for the wind
which PUSHES over the hood of the car
Instead OF the air forming buffer IN front
and leaving almost vacuum behind the
racer. the tail tapers the rush OF air ana
greatly lessons the resistance.
Another feature tried out last year In
the Wasp which has found general favor
is the high dash When the driver sits
low the air hurting over the top OF the
flying car does not strike him at all and
enables him to get all the more power out
OF his mount by reason OF this decreased
resistance To the air / have noticed
number of cars this year with the drivers
and mechanicians' seats so low that the
men will be practically invisible from the
front"
Ralph Sanger yice-presdent of the At
Ian tic Vehicle Company, Is enthusiastic over
the truck situation, and predicts a great
demand for the electric type OF vehicle. lie
is Of the opinion that the electric truck Is
destined To fulfil the want of many manu-
facturers and retail merchants who are in
need Of rapid and efficient service. The low
cost Of upkeep and other economic features
Of the electric truck make 1t exceptionally
attractive. In speaking yesterday OF tha
Atlantic Vehicle product. Mr.. Sanger said:
The design OF these trucks is based on
Investigations by our engineering depart
ment and experience with various types ana
sizes OF motor trucks extending over
period OF several years. No extremely radl-
cal or unusual features OF design or con-
struction are incorporated in these vehicles.
our plan having been 10 follow, as closely
as possible, well established and standard
lied practice making improvements where
e>rcrience has shown same TO be necessary
or desirable in the proportion and size OF
pprty. quality Of material and workman
ship. They are designed and built with
ample factor OF safety TO insure freedom
from breakdown OF undue wear for a long
pcriod Of years when operated under nor.
nal conditions
Good conditions for Automobiles on the
shore Road to Rye Beach are met with If
n couple OF detours are taken. At Travers
Island. after following the smooth Pelham
Parkway, left turn at the small church
leads over to a private way called Mount
Ten Road. Taking right turn on this
II can be followed to the end. There the
motorist may turn TO the right and get
hack 10 the Boston Road again
At Mamaroneck, If he turns left along
Mamaroneck avenue and follows the bricks
until he encounters Railroad avenue, much
bad going is avoided. right turn on
Railroad avenue, which is followed until 1t
becomes Halstead avenue and after that
until a right turn to Rye Beach avenue is
net, gives smooth run down to Rye Beach
II the motorist is bound across the ferry
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