WP2066 WPG - AUTO RACES AUGUST 23, 1913

POSTCARD

Date: August 23, 1913 (from caption on image)

Publisher / Photographer: Gibson Photo

Notation: Background on this image comes from the page 9 of the Saturday, August 23, 1913 edition of the Winnipeg Tribune:

AUTO RACES TODAY AT 3 P.M. This afternoon at the Exhibition grounds race track Bob Burman and the other star drivers meet in mortal competition in the biggest series of automobile races ever run In Manitoba. The races will start at promptly three o'clock and with the four periods of auto polo that fascinating and dangerous game will make up a continuous afternoon of thrilling sport. The giant 300 horsepower Blitzen Benz, the fastest and most powerful machine In the world will be seen both In competition and in exhibitions against the world's records.

I was thrilled to acquire this card. About ten years ago I saw two real photo postcards of this event. I've been searching for one ever since. At last! (Now to find one of the "Auto Polo" match!)