The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
GERMANS HOLDING QUIT
Topnotchers in Racing Game RedchMdgic City Unheralded
Ky FRED BoDEKER

Birmingham has today the honor of having within her gates the two most renowned racing drivers in the game.
 Barney Oldfield, master driver of the world slipped into the city unheralded early yesterday afternoon. Last night Louis Chevrolet, the noted Frenchman and speedway champion of 1917, arrived. Both men, together with their managers, are quartered at the Tutwiler hotel
 The two speed demons were conspicuous figures wherever they appeared last night. Citizens quickly recognized them, owing to the unusual likeness to recent pictures published here. And both re- ceived a warm welcome. They renewed their acquaintances with scores of friends, and, as well, added scores of others.
 IMPRESSIVE MEN
 But oldfeld and Chevrolet are not the type of men imagined by many. Their national reputation does not predominate in their character. Both are quiet, con- servative men, but interesting and im- pressive takers.
 Oldfieid Is always conspicuous by the cigar in his mouth. He Is a swell type of man, heavy set and unusually active. He carries his body very erect and his large chest formulates an impression of his physical prowess. He contributes the development of his chest, arms and shoulders to handling the big cars, and probably it would do the same to any man.
 Chevrolet's we'll modulated voice is characteristic of the French people, He, too, is large, erect and splendidly developed man. His broad smile and keen eyes harmonize with his voice. He wears closely trimmed mustache.
 STARTED IN 1906
 Chevrolet started his racing career in 1906 at New York city. He entered a race with French car, and much to the surprise of all-even himself-car- ried off first honors. From that day un- til this, he has been ranked among the worlds best drivers.
 The racing game is great and I never intend to drift away" said Chevrolet. T have had experience in all lines Gf the automobile business, from mechanic to designer, and I find it most allur- ing sport.
 This year l have been extremely for tunate in my races. 1 have walked off with the premier honors in all of the largest events staged in the country. designed my car and do all of my re- pairing and adjusting. I find as much pleasure in this work as I do in racing, and I must admit that is certainly go- ing some.
 COMPLIMENTS OLDFIELD
 My car Is the best I have ever had. In my race at the Chicago speedway I averaged 1i0 miles per hour for 100 miles. My fastest time was 1131A miles per hour. made in one of the final laps. I have raced against Oldfield frequently and ne is always hard man to beat I am out for the honors Saturday and will try and make Barney eat the dust 2
 Oldfield made his debut on the track in 1900. Seventeen years of daredevil stuff has not worked many noticeable features on the famous Californian. He talks with great interest of his past and most of all, his narrow escapes. Flirting with death"-as Barney styles it-seems to be his chief delight.
 .sI have talked several times of quit ing the racing game said Oldfield, but simply can't do it. Out in Los Angeles I have fine business and I should be giving it my entire time. But find the racing game wonderful