De Dietrich #2 (1905)
One of the pre-race favorites, finished 9th in the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Make: De Dietrich
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Frankville
Horsepower: 130
Finish Place: 9
Average Speed: 55.0
#2 De Dietrich (France) by Arthur Duray, 130 HP. Finished 9th Running in Lap 8 when race was called. Averaged 55.0 mph.
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