A MOTOR CAR RECORD.
Word itas come through by cable that the two most important American automobile road contests, the-Van derbilt Cup and the "Grand Prix," were decided on the Santa Monica Circuit in California on the 16th and 18th of November. The former event, over 300 miles, was won by Dario Resta, on his Peugeot, he putting up a wonderful performance by averaging 87 miles an -hour —world's record for the road. Resta won this event last year, his speed on that occasion only being 67.3 miles per hour. He also carried off the 1916 Grand Prix (about 396 miles) with an average of 56 miles per hour. The latter event was run in rain and on a heavy course. Another Peugot driver in J. Aitken succeeded in carrying off this year's Grand Prix. These two cracks have this year put up a remarkable series of wins in important American speed events, having between them, practically won all the big contests. These two drivers have this season alone, each won a fortune in stakes.
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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 14 December 1916, Page 2
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175A MOTOR CAR RECORD. Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 14 December 1916, Page 2
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