Myers Sets New Peak Race Record, Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph, 1925

Name/Title

Myers Sets New Peak Race Record, Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph, 1925

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.582.13071

Scope and Content

Myers Sets New Peak Race Record, Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph, 1925 News Photo: Winners in today's peak races: C. H. Meyers veteran local Pikes Peak climber, who piloted a Chandler Special from the factory over the Pikes Peak race course today in 17:48 4-5, winning first place and breaking the record. Myers, one of the most daring men who ever drove the twisting course, took the many curves and hairpins in daredevil fashion. Glen Schultz, who has driven the Pikes Peak race course more than any other man, who won second place in today's seventh annual climb in his Strutz car. This was the Stutz first trial in the big event. Springs Pilot Hurls Bib Car Across in Fastest Time Ever Made on Peak. All three Prize Awards Go to Colorado Springs Drivers: Myers, Last to Finish, Drove Greatest Race in History of the Event; Mulford's Car Breaks Down Early in Race; Local Fans Rejoice.

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Nomenclature 4.0

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Newspaper

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Other Documents

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Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

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Pikes Peak Car Race, Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

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Maintenance History

Date

Jan 8, 2019

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Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

C. H. Meyers

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Glen Shultz

Person or Organization

J. V. Plenderlith