First Semmering Race

  • Date
    27 August 1899
  • Description
    The Semmering hillclimb, starting in Schottwien, Austria, is held for the first time. Initially a club outing and not an official race, it soon becomes one of the most important motoring events. Emil Jellinek posts the fastest time in the motor car category, driving a 16 hp Daimler Phoenix.
1st Semmering race, 1899
The category winner Emil Jellinek is seen here at the wheel of his Daimler Phoenix car, next to him is Hermann Braun. From left to right, on the back seat: Ferdinand Spiegel, Otto Zels and Ferdinand Jellinek.
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1st Semmering race, 1899
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