First American Auto Race: Chicago to Evanston and Back
Frank Duryea crosses the finish line after ten grueling hours, securing victory in the first American automobile race that stretched fifty-four miles from Chicago's Jackson Park to Evanston. This event instantly transformed the fledgling car industry from a novelty into a proven mode of transport, pushing manufacturers to build machines capable of endurance rather than just short-distance stunts.
November 28, 1895
131 years ago
Key Figures & Places
Chicago
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Jackson Park (Chicago)
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Evanston, Illinois
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Frank Duryea
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first American automobile race
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Illinois
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Chicago
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Jackson Park (Chicago)
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Evanston, Illinois
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J. Frank Duryea
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Motorsportjahr 1895
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