A protest was filed by the Frayer-Miller and Peerless teams, alleging the Pope-Toledo was not owned by the driver, instead sent from the factory with an engine built for racing.
Presentouse unha protesta polos equipos Frayer-Miller e Peerless, alegando que o Pope-Toledo non era propiedade do piloto, e fora enviado desde a fábrica cun motor construído para as carreiras.