The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-02
Large Crowds Are Expected
In the City To Witness
This Event.
ENTRIES STILL COMING
Force of Workmen Are Get
ting the Track In Best
Of Shape.

The greatest day in the history OF
sport in this section Of the state vii,
undoubtedly be next Monday. hide,
pendence day. at the Fairmont Far
grounds. On that day the people OF
Fairmont will have a chance to watch
some OF the fastest automobile racers
try their skill.
The races last year we're well at,
tended, but this year promises 10
eclipse all previous affairs in the way
of crowds. In order to handle the
crowds, Mr.. Frank E. Norris has ar.
ranged for an extra supply Of police
and has also changed the opening
time. The gates will be opened TO
the public at 9 a. m. 1t is understood
that there will not be any % much
room for the many spectators, so it
is urged upon those desiring to attend
to come early enough to keep out Of
the later rush. The races start ct
2:30 p. n. but the participants viii
be al the track most OF the day prac-
ticing, and getting their cars and mo-
~torcycles in shape. Most of the pro-
fessional drivers were content 20 raca
here only because Of a personal &C.
quaintance with MIR. Morris who IS
said to have done more for the rae
ing sport in this state than any other
individual member OF the W. Va. 4.
A. When asked by Mr.. Morris TO par
ticipate in this race and help give
the Fairmont public a treat the pro-
fessional drivers all were glad 10
come-even turning down offers from
large cities. When the list Of contest.
ants is given out it will be seen that
many OF them have raced at Indian
polls against DePalma, Resta, Old
neld, Bob" Bu-man. etc.
Mr.. Morris has had a force OF mea
working on the fence al the fair
ground tearing on the top rail. which
according 10 the a. a. a. rules must
be removed. 400 feet 0! this rad
have to be taken down. This in Itself
shows that Mr.. Morris means to go
the limit TO abide by the Associations
rules. The ground is also in fine
shape. After the recent rains it wa
thought the track would be in bad
shape but or the contrary it has IN.
pIONSU IL. E4O1 LILO SAdL4uPVAhS 1A4SAS
should be no trouble.
The motorcycle events will be just
as fast as any human being car travsi
on a motorcycle and will be the nos.
test contested races OF this class ever
seen here. In regard to the entries
none of the names have been given
out yet but it is known that Vance
Keener and Robert Tucker, both OF
Fairrlont will enter motorcycles OF
the Twin-Indian type and make. 1t
will be remembered by those who al.
tended last years races that Robert
Tucker won third money in a very
classy field. While practiciag ami
getting his motorcycle tuned up he
ran into the fence, badly shaking him.
sci: up and sprung the front fork on
the wheel, which would cause him TO
lose control OF the machine. II was
thought that he would be unable TO
race due to the sprung fork and TO
the shaking up he received but 20
minutes before the race he announced
that he would take a chance. He did
so and finished third.
If the crowd this year should war
rant it, the management intends to
bring the best racers in the Unlted
States here in future events, probah.
" during fair week in August or on
Labor day. depending entirely on the
driver and his open dates.
The cooperation given Mr.. Morris
by Mr.. ]. S. Scott. secretary OF the
Fairmont Association. and Mr.. Frank
Amos, treasurer OF the Association has
been more than encouraging. They
have united to help Mr.. Morris make
this after a success, they have been
working Just as hard as those more
directly interested and deserve com
mendation for their efforts.
That it is costing quite a sum OF
money to bring these drivers here
that Mr.. Morris has requested, is GER
tain, but it is necessary to do so to
give the people OF Fairmont the best
that can be secured.
Fully 500 spectators are expected
from Uniontown, and a proportionate
amount from Warrington, Morgan
town, C%larksburg and Grafton.
The Ford car entered by the Cen
trail Auto Co. will be driven by z. y.
Joseph OF Morgantown.
For those who wish to take advant-
age Of the early opening OF the track
and the better traction service, the
participants will race against speed
irving out their cars and motorcycles
ali day long. This would be enjoyed
by many who would care to take their
lunches and lounge in the grand stand
during the heat OF the day.
For the accommodation Of automo.