1908 New York to Paris Race

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Formula_One_race
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:musical_group
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:automobile
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Thomas_Flyer
gptkb:De_Dion-Bouton
gptkb:Mercedes
gptkb:Sizaire-Naudin
Itala
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced future races
increased interest in automobile travel
promoted automotive technology
gptkbp:distance approximately 22,000 kilometers
gptkbp:duration 169 days
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:expedition
gptkb:species
gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:first_race gptkb:battle
gptkbp:historical_context part of early automotive history
gptkbp:historical_significance showcased international competition
highlighted the potential of automobiles for long-distance travel
demonstrated endurance of early automobiles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1908 New York to Paris Race
gptkbp:is_a_route_for harsh weather conditions
difficult terrain
mechanical failures
New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Alaska, Russia, Europe
crossed the Bering Strait
passed through multiple countries
traveled through Siberia
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:legacy inspired future long-distance races
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media attention
gptkbp:notable_for featured a variety of driving skills
involved multiple nationalities of participants
only one car completed the race
took place in winter months
was a publicity stunt for automobile manufacturers
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:William_H._Vanderbilt
gptkb:Count_Gaston_de_Chasseloup-Laubat
H. E. M. de la Haye
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:New_York_Times
gptkbp:participants 6 cars
six cars
gptkbp:significance first automobile race from New York to Paris
first automobile race around the world
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Thomas_Flyer
gptkb:George_Schuster
gptkbp:year 1908