Christie #11 (1905)
Collided with leader Lancia on Lap 8 changing outcome of race.
Make: Christie
Year: 1905
Mechanician: George Robertson
Horsepower: 60
Finish Place: 17
Average Speed:
#11 Christie (USA) driven by Walter Christie, 60 HP. Finished 17th. Collided with Lancia who was on Lap 8 pulling out of the Michelin tire station on IU Willets Road in Albertson and broke both wheels during Lap 4. Turned into a ditch to avoid Lancia.
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Howard,
Great research, both historically and at the present time.I look forward to visiting that corner.
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