The Great 1908 New York-to-Paris Automobile Race

The Great 1908 Paris-to-New York Automobile Race July 30, 1908, an American automobile Thomas Flyer crossed the finish line traversed three continents 169 days. One hundred years later recreate Great Race
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Stuck in the Mud
In 1908, there were very few paved roads in many parts of the US. The publicity from the race prompted the development of a better national highway system.

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