The first of many “Semaines de Nice” automobile races from Marseille to La Turbie, began


Friday 29th January 1897

The first of many “Semaines de Nice” automobile races from Marseille to La Turbie, began. Winner of the Car Class was Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat on a De Dion-Bouton steam break, covering the 240 km in 7 hours 45 minutes 9 seconds (30 kmph). The Motorcycle Class was won by Chesnay on a De Dion-Bouton tricycle in 9 hours 23 minutes 36 seconds (25 kmph).


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