re:Pikes Peak/Mt. Washington debate

[brv@chrysler.com]

     If my memory serves me correctly, as past Regional Executive for the
     Northeastern Pennsylvania Region SCCA, the Giant's Despair Hillclimb
     in Wilkes-Barre Pa. (Laurel Run actually) is the oldest running race
     still in existance.  This fact was somewhat in debate as there were
     years it didn't run due to things like WWII or lack of organisation. I
     wish I could remember the fist year it ran, perhaps 1903-07?

     I have visited the AAMA (American Automobile Manufacturers
     Association) archives here in Detroit which is an incredible
     collection of automotive literature from turn of the century to
     present which is actually cataloged and cross referenced by subject in
     each article/document!! (Tough work before the days of computers!!).
     They had a publication that covered the event each year and I
     distinctly recall reading an article from the vintage I listed.

     Perhaps someone can back me up or prove me incorrect??  I just wish I
     had a better memory:>|




     Brian Vinson
     Ferndale, MI
     86 5KCSTQ