The Washington times., 1913-03-15
AUTOMOBILE RACE
ATTRACTS EXPERTS
Foreign Drivers to Take Part in
Great Contest to Be Run on
Indianapolis Track.

Followers of automobile racing are al
agog over the news that Jules Goux and
Zucarrelli have been. named 10 pilot
Peugeot cars in the 5OO-mile race at In
/ dianapolis, Memorial Day The entry of
this pair will make the classic speed
way event International in character
and race fans are declaring II will be
the greatest automobile race ever staged
on an American track. II not in the
world.
The two drivers will arrive IN America
about May Il and will proceed immedi-
ately to Indianapolis, where they will
have a chance to become thoroughly SC
quainted with the speedway before the
day of the race. Albert Guyct. who is
to pilot an English car. will arrive
about the same time and will also train
on the speedway.
Owing to the fact that all Of the
foreign drivers entered in the big race
are scheduled to drive in the French
grand prize race on July u, 1t will be
necessary for them to return to France
Immediately after the Indianapolis race.
Goux and Zucarrelli will be accompanied
by a large crew Of mechanics, relief
drivers and other assistants. 1t is said
that so perfect Is their pit work that II
becomes spectacular and that not a lit
tie of the interest In the race will CEN
ter about the pits occupied by the
foreigners.
Honored In France.
In France, where automobile racing
had its origin, the race drivers are con-
sidered in much the same light that
Americans view the noted baseball
players. Goux. Zucarrelli. and Guyot
stand at the very top Of public regard.
and are regarded by their countrymen
with the same affection and admiration
which Americans bestow upon Ty Cobb,
Christie Mathewson. and iris Speaker
They have been the victors in Europe's 8
greatest races, one of the most recent
achievements being the winning OF the
Sarthe Grand Prix in France by Goux
last September, when he drove 402 miles
in hours 81 minutes "a seconds. The
element of rivalry will also be strong
factor in making the 5O0-mile race an
unusual contest. since all the foreigners
are anxious to do their best work
against the American cars.
Charles p. Root has been confirmed as
starter OF the race by the American
Automobile Association. The position
Of timer will be offered to Chester
Kicker. technical expert of In
To simplify the work Of timing this
year it has been suggested that all
teams and individual entries be dis
tinguished by some striking color. such
as red, yellow. blue, green, etc. In
races of the past 1t has often been i'm
possible to distinguish the fast flying
cars from one another, with the result
that confusion has resulted at times.
Color Scheme Planned.
This year the color scheme which will
be evolved is expected to obviate all the
former trouble. In importance this
measure Is second only to the practice
which will be followed this season of
requiring all cars to stop for repairs.
tires gas and oil, south of the finish
wire, after having completed a full
lap.
With these innovations. in comblna-
tion with the use OF improved timing
instruments, 1t IS expected that the
sectators at the 500-mile race will be
much better posted on the exact status
of the contest at all times than ever be-
fore.