Vanderbilt Cup Races

Matheson #15 (1908)

Make: Matheson
Year: 1908
Mechanician: Joe Nelson
Horsepower: 90
Finish Place: 16
Average Speed:

#15 Matheson (USA) driven by Louis Chevrolet. 90 HP. Finished 16th. Cracked cylinder in Jericho during lap 2.

Aug 01 2010
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