A Benz wins first car race in the USA

Date:
2 November 1895
Description:
The first motor car race in the USA takes place over a distance of 92 miles in the state of Illinois from Chicago to Waukegan and back. Of the two competitors, only Oscar Mueller – in a Benz – completes the race.

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The first competitive automobile race in the U.S., November 2, 1895. Route: Chicago-Vaukegan-Chicago. Mueller-Benz (Benz car from Mannheim). Oscar Mueller was the only participant to reach the finish.