Make: Renault
Year: 1904
Mechanician:
Felix Prossen
Horsepower: 60
#11 Renault (France) driven by Maurice Bernin, 60 HP. Finished 17th. Twisted shaft at Bethpage Road during lap 2.
Profile: 1904 Program Guide
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Rollin’s granddaughter Betty King had this medal. She said she gave it to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum…