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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China
The organizers of the 21st century version of the race had originally hoped to kick off their event during the year of the race's centennial, but they had to change their plans when the Chinese government revoked the visas of all the foreign teams after the Olympic torch protests in London and Paris.

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