The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
The Official Statement

The Official Statement
 The statement of Judge Greene follows:
 We will have a 50 mile automobile race at this track tomorrow beginning at 4 o'clock sharp So far as I know that is tine only big race scheduled. The race will be contested for by the well known drivers that have been working here dur ing the past few days. We have the prize money in bank and we propose to hold this race regardless of any person or any interests. The automobile races here are being run under the rules and by the permission of the American Automobile association. We promised that organiza- ton certain programme and, believe me, that programme will be run. The race will be one of the best features that has taken place in connection with the races here and if those of the past few days have been interesting. I am sure the race to be run this afternoon will be presided over by very prominent men of Birmingham who will see that every man is given a square deal
 T would ask that the citizens of Bir- mingham interested in this race and the automobile men of the city pay a visit to the grounds this afternoon and witness the very interesting race. am sure that it will amply repay anyone attending"
 The Race Creates Interest
 The statement of Judge Greene was made yesterday afternoon in the presence of several automobile men at the race track It was understood that the 50 mile event had been called off and the prize money thereby saved. But that was contradicted by President Greene.
 The race which will be entered by sev- eral drivers of well known regulations will doubtless attract great outside at tention. It is believed that the race will be attended by the largest crowd that has yet been at the fair grounds. This will come about on account of the very lively interest in the race and the fact that the Automobile Dealers association are hugging close to the national asso- citation rules as to the programme ar ranged at race meets.
 Automobile Show Closes
 After six days of splendid achievements in every way the first automobile expo sition of the Birmingham dealers closed yesterday to all purposes and intent. On account of the continuation of the races today it is possible that some of the ex- hibitors will leave their cars in the hall this afternoon. The doors will be open and there vii perhaps be some interested visitors to pay a call at the exhibits to- day The show ended with all interests satisfied and contented with what was accomplished.
 The Great Southern Racer
 In the 10 mile races yesterday after noon the first race of the Great Southern factory. located here, was entered in the race. The cars was arranged by F. r.. Enslen, Jr.. general manager of the com- pany. An experienced driver was at the helm. And in the 10 mile race the Great Southern showed some speed. An acci- dent marred the second lap. The driver ran into the fence to the east of the grand stand in making the curve. How ever the plueky driver righted the also pucky little racer and Started out again. Before another half lap had ben run the Great Southern went past the "E-M-F' which was the second ear driven by Katz. The race was won by the Ford. Although the Great Southern which was handled ably, did some very satisfactory work the race ended with the 'E-M-E"' second at tape. While Mr Enslen and his friends confidently believed that the race would be won by his ear yet the work of the Great Southern was very satisfactory to the owners.