The "Chicago Times-Herald" organised America's first auto race in 1895 From Chicago to Evanston and back; 6 vehicles, 55 miles, Frank Duryea wins averaging 7 MPH.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1895, he drove this car in America's inaugural automotive race. The Chicago Times-Herald sponsored the race, which covered a 54-mile route from downtown Chicago to Evanston, Illinois, and back. In addition to Duryea, there were two electric automobiles and three gasoline-powered Benz machines brought from Germany. The event began early in the morning amid snowy conditions. After a voyage marred by multiple failures and repairs, Frank Duryea was the first to reach the finish line a little more than 10 hours later.
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