Vanderbilt Cup Races

Mercedes #5 (1904)

Involved in first fatality in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Make: Mercedes
Year: 1904
Mechanician: Carl Mensel
Horsepower: 60
Finish Place: 14
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#5 Mercedes (Germany) driven by George Arents, Jr., 60 HP. Finished 14th. Overturned in Elmont killing mechanician Carl Mensel during lap 2.

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Aug 01 2010
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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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