Packard #16 (1904)
"Gray Wolf"- One of America's first lightweight racers
Make: Packard Odel K-S
Year: 1903
Mechanician: William McIllrid
Horsepower: 30
Finish Place: 4
Average Speed: 39.0
Driven by its designer Charles Schmidt, the first Packard racer had previously set one-mile and five-mile records in January 1904.
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Ralph, I do not have a record of your grandfather. Best of luck in your search.