Walter Steinhart

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An Indian Powerplus motorcycle

In 1917, Walter Steinhart became the first motorcyclist to reach the summit of Snoqualmie Pass.[1] At least several miles of the journey were undertaken under conditions of heavy snow. The Indian Powerplus motorcycle Steinhart rode was able to make better progress than a man leading a horse that he passed.[1]

On January 1, 1917 Steinhart finished first among ten riders in a 180-mile course twice around Lake Washington in a time of 3 hours, 20 minutes.[2] On August 20 of that year, Steinhart competed in the Seattle MC Contest Seattle-North Yakima-Goldendale-White-Salmon-Portland enduro and finished third behind G. C. Austin and Ray Smith. His Indian lost ground between North Yakima and Goldendale.[1]

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1. ^ a b c Sport and Trade in Seattle. Motorcycle Illustrated. 1917. p. 40.
2. ^ "Ten Finish Seattle Mudfest". Motorcycle Illustrated. Motorcycle Publishing Company. 1917-01-04. p. 19. Retrieved 2022-03-08.

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