Word was sent back and forth by telephone every five minutes as to the order of the racers.

Midway between Madison and Milwaukee, the lead was held by a machine of Renault brothers, four cylindered, of twenty horsepower, and with Michelin tires.

It was closely followed by a Harvard-Watson car and by a Dion-Bouton.
Some accidents had already occurred, other machines were hopelessly behind.

Not more than a dozen would contest the finish.

Several chauffeurs had been injured, but not seriously.