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This truly world class event included National Teams from France, Italy, Germany and the United States. The New York to Paris Automobile Race was to be driven across the frozen Bering Straits in the dead of winter 1908. All this at a time when horses were considered more reliable than automobiles.
What many called "The Great Race" was sponsored by the
The buttons to the left or below will take you through the historic New York to Paris Race 1908, with the men and their automobiles. You will see the restoration of the Thomas Flyer with the help of the winning driver, George Schuster*. There are also recent updates and additional information. *George Schuster was inducted into theAutomotive Hall of Fame on October 12, 2010. He joins automotive legends including. |
| e New York to Paris Race was an epic International Competition. It was won by George Schuster driving the Thomas Flyer in 1908. |
