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crashed into a tree and was injured during a practice run of the course, which further prejudiced the public against the race. City Solicitor Amos G. Hill gave the legal opinion that the city did not have the right to side aside public roads for racing. Due to the significant opposition, the July 4
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and contained a four-mile straightaway which was the only straight part of the course. The grandstand was constructed on the straightaway. The remainder of the course, known as the back stretch, was on country roads that, although they dated back to the Colonial era, were in fairly good condition.
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as "one of the strangest yet used in this country" because it "resembled a monster crinkled-up earthworm" at a time when most street circuits were triangle, oval, or rectangle-shaped. The only sharp turns were on both ends of Dunbar Avenue. After exiting Dunbar, the vehicles traveled down Varnum
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settled on details for a Labor Day race. The City of Lowell put up the $ 10,000 guarantee and the Lowell Automobile Club was responsible for all other costs, including funding for the construction of the grandstands, treatment of the roadbed, and the erection of fences and wire mesh.
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that would allow the Lowell and Tyngsborough governments to give the Lowell Automobile Club permission to shut down public roads to host the race. As a result, the club was able to host a race on
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won the 15 lap Yorick Club Trophy Race in a Buick. Another Buick, this one driven by Bob Burman, won the 20 lap Vesper Club Trophy Race. All three races were run on the course at the same time.
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donated a trophy for the race. Any proceeds from the race would be given to the communities of Lowell and Tyngsborough to defray the cost of road repairs. Ames requested that the deployment of
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Although the races drew large crowds, the 9,000 seat grandstand was never more than two-thirds full and the Lowell Automobile Club was unable to cover its expenses. On February 13, 1910,
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The three-day racing festival featured a three-class road race on Monday, speed trials on Tuesday, and a 315-mile race on Wednesday. The 12 lap Merrimack Valley Trophy Race was won by
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The final day of the carnival saw the circuit host motorcycle races. Jake Desrochiers won the race for professional drivers and Fred Huyck won the speed trials.
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Peter A. Fay led a group of Lowell citizens who objected to the use of public streets for racing and sought an injunction to stop the race. On May 31,
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did not finish the race. Al Poole broke his collarbone in an accident during Saturday’s practice session and was not able to compete in the race.
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Although the inaugural race drew an estimated 100,000 spectators, the Lowell Automotive Club suffered a heavy financial loss.
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The back stretch contained a sharp downward slope known as "The Dip". The course contained 30 turns and was described by
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A few days after the races ended, the Merrimack Valley Course hosted a marathon, which was won by Hans Holmer of
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was disqualified for having assistance in changing his radiator and the other two drivers, Frank Lescault and
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The organizing committee, however, did not give up on holding a race and was able to get a bill passed in the
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took the lead on lap 8, but was forced to retire three laps later, giving the lead back to George Robertson.
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On July 4, 1907, the Lowell Automobile Club hosted races on a five-mile stretch of Pawtucket Boulevard.
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Louis Strang won the Butler Ames trophy in a time of 4:42:34, over an hour faster than runner-up
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Avenue and Sherburne Avenue before returning to Pawtucket Boulevard. The circuit passed by the
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The Merrimack Valley Course was a 10.6 mile-long street circuit that ran through Lowell's
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On April 7, 1909, Henize announced that for a $ 10,000 guarantee, Lowell could take
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schedule. Due to financial losses, racing was discontinued after that season.
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denied the request, finding no legal basis to grant it. Instead, the entire
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On May 6, 1908, manufacturer John O. Henize announced plans for a 200-mile
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Whitton, Dennis (April 7, 2019). "Racing through Lowell, 110 years ago".
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Sullivan, James (September 7, 1908). "Lowell Auto Course Viewed".
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as "one of the greatest of its kind ever run in America."
609:"Another Legal Opinion Regarding Public Road Racing" 431: 429: 427: 425: 423: 421: 419: 361:reported that the Lowell race would be abandoned. 321:The 318-mile Lowell Trophy race was described by 2076: 416: 2095:Defunct motorsport venues in the United States 1427: 760: 668: 666: 664: 388: 386: 384: 382: 380: 378: 376: 374: 1434: 1420: 781:race venues (1905, 1916, 1920–41, 1946–55) 767: 753: 169:in order to accommodate these spectators. 661: 518:"Two Big Auto Road Races For September". 498: 496: 494: 466: 464: 462: 340:, and a hot-air balloon demonstration by 274: 205:to guard the course, but Acting Governor 151:. The boulevard was originally built for 532: 394:"Lowell Motor Carnival a Racing Success" 371: 2090:1909 disestablishments in Massachusetts 502: 470: 2110:Defunct sports venues in Massachusetts 2100:Sports venues in Lowell, Massachusetts 2077: 1792:Paul E. Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell 1707:Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field 1591:William J. Devine Memorial Golf Course 1566:Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center 491: 459: 1415: 748: 653:"Poole Badly Hurt on Lowell Course". 473:"The Great Stock Car Races at Lowell" 2085:1908 establishments in Massachusetts 1822:Richard Gouse Field at Brown Stadium 1657:Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium 673:"Lowell Road Race to be Abandoned". 471:Colwell, M. Worth (September 1909). 437:"Lowell's Labor Day Stock Car Race" 213:was assigned to patrol the course. 13: 2105:Motorsport venues in Massachusetts 2043:Worcester Agricultural Fairgrounds 1541:Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium 733:"Thousands See Motorcycle Races". 447:(22): 1487–1488. 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Doane Diamond 1802:Pizzitola Sports Center 1687:Framingham Country Club 1576:Tennis and Racquet Club 548:"Five Events on Card". 71:42.640528°N 71.357056°W 17:Merrimack Valley Course 2059:Boston Sports Megaplex 1943:Charles River Speedway 1877:Worcester Country Club 1747:Malkin Athletic Center 1627:Brae Burn Country Club 1118:Pittsburgh-Bridgeville 735:The Boston Daily Globe 720:The Boston Daily Globe 705:The Boston Daily Globe 690:The Boston Daily Globe 640:The Boston Daily Globe 595:The Boston Daily Globe 580:The Boston Daily Globe 565:The Boston Daily Globe 550:The Boston Daily Globe 535:The Boston Daily Globe 342:Charles Jasper Glidden 275:1909 Carnival of Speed 2008:Messer Street Grounds 1842:Stoklosa Alumni Field 1642:Chace Athletic Center 1632:Bridgewater Ice Arena 1612:Amica Mutual Pavilion 1442:Sports venues in the 779:National Championship 737:. September 12, 1909. 578:"For Big Auto Race". 256:finished fourth in a 191:Lowell, Massachusetts 125:Lowell, Massachusetts 76:42.640528; -71.357056 26:Lowell, Massachusetts 2018:Readville Race Track 1857:Wallace Civic Center 1752:Mount Hood Golf Club 1672:Delta Dental Stadium 1063:Baltimore-Washington 722:. September 1, 1909. 677:. February 13, 1910. 657:. September 6, 1908. 642:. September 8, 1908. 291:On August 31, 1909, 248:finished third in a 195:Frederick W. Farnham 1847:Vesper Country Club 1832:Shriners Auditorium 1782:Oakley Country Club 1471:The Auerbach Center 221:race was not held. 163:Vesper Country Club 67: /  18: 1727:John A. Ryan Arena 1637:Campanelli Stadium 675:The New York Times 655:The New York Times 522:. 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Lowell, Massachusetts
UTC−5
DST
Coordinates
42°38′25.9″N 71°21′25.4″W / 42.640528°N 71.357056°W / 42.640528; -71.357056
Lowell, Massachusetts
1909 AAA Championship Car
Pawtucketville
Tyngsborough, Massachusetts
Merrimack River
harness racing
Vesper Country Club
pontoon bridge
Fourth of July
Lowell, Massachusetts
Frederick W. Farnham
Butler Ames
Massachusetts Militiamen
Eben Sumner Draper
Lowell Police Department
Barney Oldfield
Massachusetts General Court
Labor Day
Harry Grant
William Bourque
Knox
George Robertson
Fiat
Bob Burman
Charles Basle

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