Washington Post reliability rap reshapes truck prize contest
Entrants lament disappointing results as new rules are planned after the Washington Post reliability rap. Conditions deemed unfair to machines prompt officials to host a buffet supper and close the contest week of hard work.
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Vulcan Truck Wins Sweeps Trophy In Washington Post Run
Daniel Bensinger piloted Vulcan No 1 to the lowest cost per mile and earned the handsome silver loving cup at the Hotel Sterling meeting. Twenty trucks competed over 288 miles in four days through Maryland and Pennsylvania with several divisions recognized for low costs and clean scores. The event prompted proposed rule changes by Auto mobile editor David Beecroft and AA A officials to simplify penalties and improve track runs in the future.
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