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Motorcycle enthusiasts from all parts of the Northwest are expected in droves tomorrow for the 100-mile classic at the Tacoma Speedway—first wood track race ever held In the west.It U expected that an enormous crowd will attend the race, and arrangements were made today for a special train to leave the Union depot at 12:30 Sunday to help carry the crowds. Jitney bases, charging half the fare that was charged during the auto races, will make a regular schedule of trips to the speedway.Exceptional speed will be seen tomorrow, the racers declare. Already the riders have made from 19 to 12 miles an hour raster thanthe world’s record. Professionalracers who have tried out the course, say that there is nothing to prevent unlimited speed except the limit of endurance of the machines and riders. Curves will be taken at full speed.More than 250 members of the Seattle Motorcycle club will attend In a body, leaving Totem Pole square, Seattle, at 10 tomorrow'. From Olympia, Aberdeen, Puyallup Everett Bellingham and all parts of the Northwest special parties of motorcycle enthusiasts will come in a body.If tomorrow’s race is a success, It will become an annual event. Prizes of over $1,000 have been offered tomorrow.
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Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Washington, US
Sat, Aug 14, 1915
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