Peking to Paris: the world’s first great motor race
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Competitors and Vehicles in the First Motor Race
This chapter discusses the competitors and their vehicles in the world's first motor race from Peking to Paris in 1907. It highlights the challenges of the journey due to the poor condition of roads in Russia and the lack of roads in China and Mongolia. Different schools of thought emerge regarding the choice of cars, with some favoring middle-range vehicles like Dion Bhutan, while others consider light and nimble vehicles like the Contell Motor Try to have an advantage.
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