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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