Centennial Celebration
1908 - 2008
NY to Paris Car Race - an epic test of men and machines
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NY to Paris Car Race - an epic test of men and machines |
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A live, first person presentation "Bandits, Guns and Automobiles" is available for your organization. Jeff Mahl takes you back to the turn of the last century for this incredible adventure, just as he heard the saga from his great-grandfather George Schuster Sr., driver and winner of the Great Race.
Special Events: Announced Schedule with Jeff Mahl as guest speaker "Jaw dropping moments... mesmerized the dinner crowd" S. Selvaggio, Events Manager - York Concours d'Elegance. See the York Heritage Trust Program Review for additional information on "Bandits, Guns and Automobiles", and how it can benefit your organization. "Incredible... an emotional, spellbinding
performance... extremely rare standing ovation!" Bruce Wennerstrom,
President - Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving & Chowder Society at
Sardi's NYC, December 2007.
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October 8, 2007: Lamar University will present "Bandits, Guns and Automobiles" in a feature program in the auditorium of the John Gray Center at 7 PM. Several vintage automobiles including a 1903 Ford, 1910 Bianchi, and 1913 Locomobile are also expected to be on hand for viewing. For additional program information see the Lamar University Press Release
February 11, 2008: The
Explorers Club hosts a
special Public Lecture in New York City. This is a unique opportunity for
members of the general public to share in the incredible saga of the 1908 New
York to Paris Race. The presentation is on the eve of the Centennial
start in Times Square February 12, 1908. Join in the celebration of this
historic moment and the NYC events of 2008!
March 7, 2008: The 13th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will feature Jeff Mahl with the original 1907 Thomas Flyer, the car that won the Great New York to Paris Automobile Race of 1908! Jeff will be reliving the events of that epic Race with original photos and a first person account of the international competition which reshaped automotive history. For additional coverage of this extraordinary event see: Old Cars Weekly and AutoWeek
July 25-27, 2008: The Concord Historical Society celebrates the Centennial (July 30, 1908) of the New York to Paris win by George Schuster, Sr. of Springville, NY with several hometown events. Tours with a Buffalo gala at the Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum , exhibits, an antique car rally, Springville NYS historic marker dedication, BBQ, parade down village streets lined with commemorative banners, a world class 1908 Race photo exhibit, Centennial Collectible Items , a new documentary film screening and a special presentation with Jeff Mahl telling the epic story behind the Race are just some of the events planned for this <BroadBand> Very Special Weekend! Join In the Western New York Centennial Celebration Weekend July 25-27! 1) 1908 NY-Paris Centennial Celebration (.pdf 48kb) 2) General Information Sheet (.pdf 106kb) 3) Early Bird Bonus-Hurry Limited Offer (.pdf 14kb) 4) Registration Form (.pdf 13kb) August 20, 2008: Chautauqua Institution presents Jeff Mahl with a special evening program "Bandits, Guns and Automobiles" in the Amphitheater. This extraordinary venue will transport the audience back to a time when the automobile was considered "fragile and capricious", with man's knowledge of the world limited at best. Join us for the epic journey!
2008 Centennial Celebrations! February 14 Canastota, NY Historic Marker Dedication at the Village Hall on the New York to Paris route February 17 Concord Historical Society Springville, NY (George's hometown) Grand Opening of "The Great Automobile Race", an inspiring collection of 10 themed exhibits with numerous historic photos (some never before published). It graphically traces the grueling Race, as well as the life of George Schuster, driver of the Thomas Flyer and winner of the 1908 New York to Paris Race! March 22 Tonopah - Goldfield, NV Celebrate the passing of the Thomas Flyer 100 years ago June 14-15 Reynolds-Alberta Museum presents the 10th annual "History Road", with a planned special exhibit of the American Thomas Flyer and German Protos film cars. These full size, running automobiles were those used in the production of the new upcoming 2-hour TV documentary "The Greatest Auto Race on Earth"! July 25-27 Concord Historical Society Springville, NY (George's hometown) Centennial Weekend Celebration!
This major event will have the world cheering on their favorite teams. They will compete to write a new chapter in automotive racing history. For a map of the original route, visit: Google Map - Greatest Race of 1908 and the 2009 updated route will be available soon!
The handmade sextant George used to navigate much of Asia. Detailed maps were nonexistent, and with the language barriers often sign language, the sextant and instinct were their only resources.
Very special thanks and credit to the following for important historical references: Paintings by artists Peter Helck and Robert Cinkel Additional photos from the National Automobile Museum - Harrah Collection; Reno, NV. A&E-TV A&E Network Video New York, NY SPEED-TV The Speed Channel Inc. WATV Los Angles, CA WNED-TV Buffalo, NY WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY KUHF-Radio Houston, TX by John H. Lienhard - University of Houston College of Engineering You Asked For It - hosted by Jack Smith |
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