Statements (50)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Formula_One_race
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:musical_group
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:automobile
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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
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gptkbp:duration |
169 days
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gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:expedition
gptkb:species gptkb:sports_event |
gptkbp:finale_date |
gptkb:Paris
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gptkbp:first_race |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:historical_context |
part of early automotive history
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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
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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
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gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future long-distance races
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media attention
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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
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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
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