Saturday, April 20, 2024

World's First Motor Race in 1887



The world’s first-ever motor race took place on 20 April 1887 in Saint James in Paris. Driving a steam-powered DE Dion-Bouton-Trepardoux tricycle, Georges Bouton won the race from Paris to Versailles, setting a speed record of 26 km/h.

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