Auto Speed Records Mark High Water Speed on Sand Beach
The article details early 20th century automobile speed records at Ormond Beach Florida, with one mile in 28.1 seconds and two miles in 58.25 seconds, translating to about 125 mph and 123 mph. It notes dangers, course specifics, and comparisons to Italian and French events, highlighting drivers like Predrictin Statley and Naviaro and races such as the Targa Florio and Vanderbilt special.
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Rricttin
Statley Stefaner
Or‘mond
Fla
Marylatt
Minneapoli
Ralph de Palmeri
Fiat
Oly
Tomilua van Jour
England
Zaro
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Maly
Navaaro
Hakever
Italy
Trucco
Wich
Mercedes
Savannah
Wagner
Wlat
Robertson
Whloh
Reater
Ormond
Maurie Qernin
Renault
Minneapolis
Cedrino
Potpourri of Autosquas and Auto Motoring Trends
An exploration of car maintenance focusing on ignition versus carburetor issues, standardization of parts, and the rise of interchangeable components. It notes Magoon’s Cuba tour via Franklin, odometer readings with non skid tires, and forecasts for streamlined car bodies reducing external clutter while preserving function.
Record of early road speed feats and amateur mile mark
An old report details high speed airings at Ormond Inn Fiat and Saywwoinah, noting a six cylinder road pace near 180 miles and a famed 300 mile run at 77.02 mph. It also recalls William K. Vanderbilt Jr and Arise Brown competing for the amateur mile record, Brown beating Vanderbilt’s 1905 mark with a 7.35.9 time after Codmon’s iat aided the effort.
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Ormond Inn
Fiat
Saywwoinah
Satin Inn
William K. Vandenbilt, Jr
Anes
Nakiter
Ormond
Arise Brown
Codmon
Vanderbilt
Mapping Out Route for Big Auto Race
The American continent will host a four leg auto contest in spring and early summer. Organized by M Robert Quegenheim the Seattle Automobile Club and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific officials plan a New York to Chicago leg and a Chicago to Seattle leg with two cars starting March 1. The race date is set for May 16 or June 1 depending on weather. the route tests 4000 miles under varied conditions, attracting manufacturers, drivers, and buyers curious about reliability and performance.
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American
M. Robert Quegenheim
Seattle Automobile Club
New York
Chicago
Motorista
Seattle
Burman Sets Century Track Record in New Orleans
Bob Burman, formerly understudy to Barney Oldfield, shattered the 100 mile circular track mark in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, clocking 1 hour 42 minutes 29.25 seconds. He led ahead of rivals Robertson and Strang, delivering a performance likely to stand for some time amid high-speed stock car racing.
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New Orleans
Bob Burman
Barger Oldfield
Burman
Robertson
Strang
Exclusive Coliseum track to host first bicycle and motorcycle races
Los Angeles Cal February 27 The Wareclan mile motorcycle race track in Los Angeles is nearly finished but delayed by rain and lumber shortages. It will be the first track built exclusively for motorcycle racing with a 40 second mile claimed. Riders Georges Kreamer Paul Derkum Tay Duer Wil Farman and Jaka de Rosier prep to race, with steep 45 degree banking and the iron mask head helmet touted for protection.
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Los Angeles
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Oss
Coliseum
Georges Kreamer
Paris
Tay Duer
Buffalo
Aud Wil Farman
Mhere
Kreamer
Paul Derkum
Jaka de Rosier
Derkure
Trend toward stricter endurance run rules grows
The piece notes a shift to tougher standards in endurance run contests with stricter penalties for defects and a push to expand penalization, even to tires. Local motorists interviewed stress that tire issues should be penalized as seriously as loose nuts or bolts, given their impact on vehicle performance.
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Cuba
Jose Miguel Gomez
Magoon
San Antonio
Washington
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Alamo Plaza
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