Next the Grand Prix on American Soil – The Automobile – 10 November 1908
Short before the first Savannah Grand Prize of 1908, a summary is given in this issue of The Automobile on the participating drivers-and-cars, some organizational issues, the prize money as well as the officials for the race. Finally, two lists of statistics on the contestants of the November 26 Grand Prize of America and the […]
What Savannah Offers for a Road Course – The Automobile – 12 December 1907
Almost one year before the first Savannah Grand Prize was to take place in November 1908, a brief description of the beautiful Savannian road course was given in this article of The Automobile. Finally, a visit of Mr. Victor Beyer from France is mentioned, who was responsible for the organization of the July 1907 Grand […]
Le Grand Prix d’Amérique, Translation – La Vie au Grand Air – 29 August 1908
In 1908, the first American Grand Prix was run, for which Savannah, Georgia got the credits. In view of the European automotive industry and hence some magazines, this event really bore quite some interest. In this article of the French magazine La Vie au Grand Air, first the background of European interest is explained.The aim […]
Le Grand Prix d’Amérique – La Vie au Grand Air – 29 August 1908
In 1908, the first American Grand Prix was run, for which Savannah, Georgia got the credits. In view of the European automotive industry and hence some magazines, this event really bore quite some interest. In this article of the French magazine La Vie au Grand Air, first the background of European interest is explained.The aim […]
Eyes of Motor World on Savannah – Motor Age – 19 November 1908
Prior to the first Savannah Grand Prize, the magazine Motor Age describes the organisation for the race, even in the finest detail. Part from that, most of the competitirs will be presented, as well as a map of the course. Particularly, reading the list of all official members and each and everyone’s function, it becomes […]
Savannah Ready for Road Carnival – Motor Age – 26 November 1908
June 4, 2026: comment stall to be written; is coming soon. (GrocerJack) Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistoryMOTOR AGE Vol. XXIV, No. 22, November 26, 1908 SAVANNAH READY FOR ROAD CARNIVAL GRAND PRIZE OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA400 MILE INTERNATIONAL ROAD RACE SAVANNAH GA. NOV.26 1908 SAVANNAH, GA., Nov. […]
Lozier’s Name Goes on Vanderbilt Cup – Motor Age – 30 Nov 1911
With permission of hathitrust hathitrust.org == Text and fotos compiled by motorracinghistory motorracinghistory.com MOTOR AGE — VOL. XX, No. 22, NOVEMBER 30, 1911 Lozier’s Name Goes on Vanderbilt Cup Ralph Mulford Scores Sensational Victory Over Foreigners in Seventh Renewal of American Classic, Averaging 74.07 Miles Per Hour De Palma Second and Wishart ThirdHughes in Mercer […]
Vanderbilt a Mulford-DePalma Duel – Motor Age – 30 Nov 1911
With permission of hathitrust hathitrust.org == Text and fotos compiled by motorracinghistory motorracinghistory.com MOTOR AGE — VOL. XX, No. 22, NOVEMBER 30, 1911 Vanderbilt a Mulford-De Palma Duel Running of the Great American Classic Lozier and Mercedes Put Up Terrific Battle for the Old Trophy.Foreign Car Leads in Early Stages But Once in the minds […]
The Winning of the Grand Prize – The Automobile – 11 March 1915
With permission of hathitrust.org, Text and photos compiled by motorracingistory.comTHE AUTOMOBILE Vol. 32, Jan-March 1915, No. 10, March 11, 1915, pages 448 – 449 The Winning of the Grand Prize How Resta, the Dark Horse, Took the Race – A Speed Duel with Death – Thrills on Every LapBy A. G. Waddell SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., […]
Resta Wins Grand Prize – The Automobile – 4 March 1915
With courtesy of hathitrust.org. hathitrust.org Text and photos compiled by motorracingistory.comTHE AUTOMOBILE Vol. 32, Jan-March 1915, No. 9, March 4, 1915, pages 398 – 399 Resta Wins Grand Prize Peugeot, Skidding and Sliding, Covers 400.2856-Mile Track at 56.12 M.P.H. in Driving Rain – Wilcox, in Stutz, Second – Hughes‘ Ono Third – Drivers Claim Course […]