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Ralph DePalma driving a Mercedes GP won the 9th running of the Vanderbilt Cup (Santa Monica) race after a thrilling duel with Barney Oldfield

Thursday 26th February 1914

Ralph DePalma driving a Mercedes GP won the 9th running of the Vanderbilt Cup (Santa Monica) race after a thrilling duel with Barney Oldfield.

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