Starting Lineup: The 1905 American Elimination Trial
Twelve cars were scheduled to compete in the 1905 American Elimination Trial. The race was held on September 23, 1905 to help determine the five American entrants for the Vanderbilt Cup Race:
The Ten Starters
#1 Haynes driven by Frank Nutt, 50 HP. Finished 4th. Averaged 45.4 mph. Not selected for the American ream.
#2 Pope-Toledo driven by Bert Dingley, 60 HP. Finished 1st. Averaged 56.2 mph. Selected for American team.
#3 Matheson driven by Ralph Mongini, 40 HP. Finished 10th. Oiling device failed in Jericho during Lap 1. Not selected for the American team.
#4 White Steamer driven by Walter White, 40 HP. Finished 7th. Selected for American team.
#5 Locomobile driven by Joe Tracy, 90 HP. Finished 2nd. Averaged 55.8 mph. Selected for American team.
#6 Christie driven by George Robertson, 60 HP. Finished 6th. Selected for American team.
#7 Royal Tourist driven Robert Jardine, 40 HP. Finished 3rd. Averaged 48.8 mph. Not selected for American team.
#8 Thomas driven by Montague Roberts, 60 HP. Finished 5th. Averaged 45.4 mph. Not selected for American team.
#9 Franklin driven by Willie Winchester, 60 HP. Finished 8th. Broke universal joint and fuel tank at Greenvale during Lap 2. Not selected for the American team.
#12 Pope-Toledo driven by Herb Lytle, 60 HP. Finished 9th. Broke universal joint on North Hempstead Turnpike. Selected for American team.
The Two Cars That Did Not Race
#10 Matheson to be driven by Tom Cooper, 45 HP. Did not start.
#11 Premier to be driven by Carl Fisher, 60 HP. Overweight did not appear at course.
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