Arthur Duray

Established a world's kilometer record of 143.9 miles per hour at Ostend with a 300 -hp Fiat

Nationality: Belgium
Born: February 9, 1882 New York City
Died: February 11, 1954 72 Years


Born in Belgium, Arthur Duray spent most of his life in France. He established a world's kilometer record of 143.9 miles per hour at Ostend with a 300 -hp Fiat

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