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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1910
Page
2
The notice states two weeks remain to enter the touring test with May 21 deadline. Already 12 entries submitted. The run aims to prove Virginia roads are passable for local motorists. An endurance run on the same route will show two trips possible without hardship.
Details of the post touring test run dated May 27 describe an AAA sanctioned grade III event. Entry fee is fifteen dollars with a May 21 deadline. route covers Washington to Locust Dale via Staunton Richmond Charlottesville and several towns totaling about 475 miles with penalties for work home on the car and delays at starting, fuel controls, or stalling.
Virginia motorists prepare to host The Washington Post touring test from Richmond to Washington with 23 cars, pathfinding successes, and support along the route. The trip emphasizes new highways, scenic Shenandoah Valley views, and minimal technical examinations, highlighting cars from Ford, Hupmobile, Amplex, Moon 30, G-J-G and two Carter Motor entries as contenders.
A historical discussion foresees rubber supply increasing from 4 000 tons in 1903 to 8 000 in 1910 and possibly 16 000 tons by 1915, with Brazil's Amazon region expanding from wild to plantation rubber. It notes intelligent Brazilian rulers backing tree planting and predicts an oversupply and lower prices within years, alongside tips to extend tire life and maintain performance amid rising costs. Post Want Ads are free in The Post classifieds.
A list of classified vehicle entries by class with model names including Hupmobile Ford Moon Regal Overland and Oldsmobile, priced from 625 to 4000, with sales companies Wilson Car Corporation Motor Sales Company Overland Sales Tayloe Pollock and others. Multiple entries specify A-No numbers and dealer names.
The Washington Post touring test run, backed by Pitchmond Times Dispatch, will end in Virginia where local dealers hope a well built car proves road resilience. The event aims to promote better roads and raises awareness of automotive reliability among residents.
Contenders in the Virginia endurance run reach Richmond ahead of schedule amid rain. Miss Annie Dunlop of Petersburg drives a Maxwell. Les Folger in a Chelmera is detained by Mount Crawford mayor constable Lago who blocks the road with an unsaddled horse and fines Folger ten dollars after a standoff. Other cars proceed. pilot car replaces a tire at Staunton. Technical committee to report times.
F A Selberling, president of Goodyear Tire and Rubber, toured South America to explain the spike in crude rubber prices. He cites two main causes: heavy tire demand from automobiles and wild speculation in rubber shares. He notes future supply growth from Amazon regions and new transport links, warning of a market collapse if speculation continues.
A. B. Franklin criticizes Glidden tour rules for 1916, saying tire and brake penalties are ignored. He argues schedules should be fixed, enforcement clear, and brakes and carburetors must have penalties to reveal true car performance under tough conditions.
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