The Washington times., 1912-02-23
MOTORISTS OF -FOUR
CITIES PLAN SPRING
ENDURANCE MEET
Washington, Richmond, Bal.
timore, and Norfolk Clubs
May Join Forces.
By HARRY WARD.

ny uANhI "ANO.
A four-city automobile endurance run
under the auspices of the automobile
clubs of Washington, Baltimore, Rich
mond, and Norfolk, is one of the am
Ditous projects now being considered
by the motoring organizations of the
cities mentioned.
The plan, as so far developed Is to
start the tour some time in June, with
this city as the starting and finishing
more, Wilmington, Del, Salisbury, Md,
cape Charles, Va, thence by ferry to
From the latter city the tourists will
chester, Harpers Ferry, w. Va, Freder-
lex, and Washington. The prize will
be handsome trophy contributed by
tne -FOUR clubs, A variety of roads will
be encountered, but little difficulty will
De found in negotiating them, as they
are for the most part macadam or good
dlrt roads. 1t Is believed q large entry
list can be obtained In the four cities
ana that one of the best reliability con-
tests ever held in this section will re-
suit.
Il believe reliability contest like the
one now under consideration will not
oniy prove an interesting sporting event,
put will also give automobile touring a
decided Impetus" said Ted" s. Johns
ton; vice president of the Automobile
t;Iub OF washington. Many portions of
ton motorists and this should prove an
attractive feature to car owners here
June Is ideal for touring, as the roads
at that time are at their best. Il hope
indorse the project and I will lend my
best efforts to make the event a big
success"
Gardner orme, lieutenant of the Auto
mobile Club of Washington, is enthu-
siastic over the proposed tour, and is
working hard to interest motorists. The
matter will be considered by the boards
or governors OF the automobile clubs at
their next meeting.
Frank Kulick, driving his little Ford
800 II. travelled over the frozen surface
Of Lake st. Clair recently at a rate
in SO 2-.5 seconds, according to advices
received by Miller Brothers. Ford
record for a speed contest on ice, the
former form Dmsdf mark being %R held by Henry
drove the first ''Ss9'' mile in 80 IS
seconds over practically the same
course. Kulick twice broke the former
the course he carried his mechanician
with him and his time was "a As sec
onds. On his second attempt he went
the distance alone and succeeded in
| clipping his first mark by almost two
The conditions for Kulick's try for
the record were not bad, but they could
| have been better. The lake was covered
with almost a foot of snow and this had
| to be scraped of for a distance OF
almost two miles in order to allow for a
| flying start and to give room at the
finish for the stopping. The ice, after
being uncovered. was rough and
although the little machine was let
out to the limit by Kulick, the speed
| was somewhat retarded by the bumps
in. the ice. Kulick was fairly flying
when he had his machine opened UP at
| top speed. When the machine passed
| the spectators It WAS hardly visible
At times the slightest raise in the ice
would send the machine into the air
and It sped on with all four wheels
! in the air.
Robert ]. Smunk, sales manager OF
the Peerless Motor Car Company. wa{
in Washington during the week VISITING
| James J. Flynn. manager OF the Eel
Motor Car Company. L. G. Schell OF
the Peerless truck department, is also
| visiting Mr.. Flynn.