1911 Vanderbilt Cup

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf automobile race
gptkbp:admissionFee $1,000
gptkbp:audience thousands
gptkbp:awards $10,000
gptkbp:climate clear
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired future races
gptkbp:date October 30, 1911
gptkbp:events 1916
annual
1 day
competitive racing
Vanderbilt Cup
foundation for future racing events
gptkbp:firstGeneration gptkb:George_Robertson
gptkb:David_Bruce-Brown
gptkbp:firstMatch 1904
gptkbp:firstRace gptkb:Vanderbilt_Cup_Series
gptkbp:heldIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneered_motorsport_events_in_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1911 Vanderbilt Cup
gptkbp:impact increased popularity of auto racing
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Indy_500
Formula One
Le Mans 24 Hours
gptkbp:length 300 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Long_Island
gptkbp:majorRivers 5
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive
gptkbp:notableArtists gptkb:Henry_Ford
gptkbp:notableFeature high-speed racing
gptkbp:numberOfStudents 20
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:Automobile_Club_of_America
gptkbp:route Long_Island_roads
gptkbp:safetyFeatures high accident rate
led to better regulations
gptkbp:secondaryMission 1916
gptkbp:significance first major international auto race in the U.S.
gptkbp:speed 60 mph
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:William_K._Vanderbilt_Jr.
gptkbp:technology early automotive innovations
gptkbp:track public roads
gptkbp:travelTime 4 hours, 30 minutes
gptkbp:type road race
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Ralph_DePalma