Thomas #12 (1908)
Make: Thomas
Year: 1908
Mechanician: Blancard
Horsepower:
Finish Place:
Average Speed:
#12 Thomas (USA) driven by George Salzman. 110 HP. Finished 5th. Running in lap 11 when race was called
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