Renault #17 (1908)

Make: Renault
Year: 1908
Mechanician: Anderson
Horsepower: 115
Finish Place: 13
Average Speed:

#17 Renault (France) driven by Lewis Strang. 115 HP. Finished 13th. Willie K pushed car at the start. Broke clutch during lap 4

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