Vanderbilt Cup Races

Chalmers-Detroit #7 (1909)

Led the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race for 12 laps

Make: Chalmers-Detroit
Year: 1909
Mechanician: Robert Muller
Horsepower:
Finish Place: 3
Average Speed:

#7 Chalmers-Detroit (USA) driven by William Knipper. Finished 3rd. Led most number of laps. Developed oil problems during lap 20.

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Archives: 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race

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Chalmers-Detroit #7 (1909)

Led the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race for 12 laps

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