Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1916 — Rain Caused Postponement Of Races Until Sunday. [ARTICLE]

Rain Caused Postponement Of Races Until Sunday.

The rain which has fallen steadily all week caused the postponement of the Chicago speedway race until Sunday. The drivers have had no chance to qualify their mounts until Friday afternoon and this was too late for them all to get their time trials. Those qualifying Friday were Barney Oldfield in a Delage, who made the fastest lap when he went at the rate of 102.5 miles an hour. Henderson in a Maxwell went 101 miles an hour. O’Donnell in a Duesenberg also got a 101 mile speed, and Buzane, also in a Duesenberg, circled the track at a 95 mile gait. Despite the three days’ heavy ram the track is in good condition and the race can be run Sunday if the rain does not cease until an hour before starting time. The race will sta r t at 1:30 sharp. -