Statements (46)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
automobile race
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gptkbp:challenges |
harsh weather conditions
logistical issues mechanical failures poor road conditions |
gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspired future automobile races
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gptkbp:duration |
169 days
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gptkbp:fanEvents |
souvenirs and memorabilia
novels and stories about adventure racing |
gptkbp:filmography |
The Great Race
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gptkbp:finaleDate |
gptkb:Paris
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gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:historicalContext |
early 20th century automobile culture
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
demonstrated the viability of long-distance automobile travel
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New York to Paris Race
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gptkbp:influenced |
motorsport culture
road infrastructure improvements automobile industry development public perception of automobiles artworks celebrating the race automobile shows and exhibitions films depicting long-distance races |
gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for international automobile competitions
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gptkbp:length |
approximately 6,000 miles
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gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive media coverage
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gptkbp:notableArtists |
gptkb:Herman_B._Mackay
gptkb:William_H._McGowan gptkb:Emil_J._J._L._de_la_Rive |
gptkbp:notableDrivers |
gptkb:Thomas_Flyer
Saxon Itala |
gptkbp:occasion |
100th anniversary in 2008
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gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:New_York_to_Paris_Yacht_Race
gptkb:New_York_to_Paris_Air_Race gptkb:Paris_to_New_York_Race gptkb:New_York_to_Paris_Cycling_Race |
gptkbp:route |
multiple routes taken by different participants
New_York,_Chicago,_San_Francisco,_Seattle,_Alaska,_Siberia,_Europe crossing_the_Bering_Strait navigating_through_Siberia crossing_Europe |
gptkbp:significance |
first transcontinental automobile race
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gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:New_York_Times
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gptkbp:vehicleClass |
automobile
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gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:George_Schuster
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gptkbp:year |
1908
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