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- McKeesport Hill Climb Trophy Won by C.G. Binder Driving a Ford, 1910 - Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. At the 1910 Old Home Week event in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, C. G. Binder raced his Ford up the one-mile course in just over two minutes.
- July 06, 1910
- Collections - Artifact
McKeesport Hill Climb Trophy Won by C.G. Binder Driving a Ford, 1910
Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. At the 1910 Old Home Week event in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, C. G. Binder raced his Ford up the one-mile course in just over two minutes.
- El Paso Herald Tour Trophy Won by C.M. Clark Driving a Lincoln, 1924 - In 1924, a Lincoln driven by C.M. Clark won its class in the <EM>El Paso Herald</EM> Tour. A field of 16 different makes began in El Paso, Texas, and traveled through New Mexico and Arizona before returning to the host city. The event tested a car's road performance, dependability and fuel economy over the more than 1,800-mile course.
- May 01, 1924
- Collections - Artifact
El Paso Herald Tour Trophy Won by C.M. Clark Driving a Lincoln, 1924
In 1924, a Lincoln driven by C.M. Clark won its class in the El Paso Herald Tour. A field of 16 different makes began in El Paso, Texas, and traveled through New Mexico and Arizona before returning to the host city. The event tested a car's road performance, dependability and fuel economy over the more than 1,800-mile course.