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Thanksgiving, Snow, and Spark Plugs: The Untold Story of America’s First Auto Race
This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, details the historical significance and background of the 1895 Horseless Carriage Contest held on Thanksgiving Day in Chicago, sponsored by the Chicago Times Herald. It is often considered the first automobile race in America. David Schmidt, a director at the Society of Automotive Historians, will discuss the event's what, why, when, where, and who, delving into the conditions, entries, and outcomes. The event featured 80 entries, only 6 of which started, and 3 managed to finish, albeit with rule violations. The contest led to…
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