Kubok Obschestva Velosipednoy Ezdy

The Kubok Obschestva Velosipednoy Ezdy was a Grand Prix motor race held in Russian Empire on October 11, 1898.

Track

First motor race in Russia had begun near the Aleksandrovo station. Drivers reached Strelna and then went to the Aleksandrovo. A distance was 41 km. It was difficult to drive that day, because the road was covered with snow.

Competitors

Seven cars were ready to start the race. The first starter was V.I. von Lode, but he crashed his car after it collided with a horse. The second starter was Shneyderov, then Stepanov started. Belyaev was 4th, Mazi – 5th. French Alfonso Merl started after Mazi. This six starters used Clement car. The last starter, Lavrentyev used Benz car. It was heavier than 98 kg, which is why his car was not classified. Its weight was about 848 kg.

Classification

Pos Driver Constructor Time/Retired
1 Russia Pavel Belyaev (RUS) Clement 1:33:36
2 France Alfonso Merl (FRA) Clement 1:45.36
3 Russia Stepanov (RUS) Clement 1:49.24
4 Russia Shneyderov (RUS) Clement 2:04:00.
DNQ Russia Lavrentyev (RUS) Benz 2:11:00
Ret Russia Mazi (RUS) Clement Engine
Ret Russia V.I. von Lode (RUS) Clement Accident

Sources

http://sundry.wmsite.ru/avtomobilnye-istorii/pavel-nikolaevich-beljaev

http://www.zr.ru/archive/zr/1928/09/avtomobil-nyi-sport-v-staroi-rossii-i-v-sssr

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