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

The Great 1908 New York-to-Paris Automobile Race

On July 30, 1908, the Thomas Flyer crossed the finish line of a car race that had traversed three continents in 169 days. One hundred years later, a group of racing executives is planning to recreate the "The Great Race"

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