Motor racing at the Summer Olympics explained

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Code:AUT
Sport:motor racing
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Mixedevents:1

Motor racing has been featured at the Summer Olympics twice, though neither time as a full medal event. In 1900, it was a sport at the 1900 World's Fair like all other Olympic events, but has generally not been considered official.[1] [2] In 1936, an unofficial "Olympic Rally" was held, with prizes awarded.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The 1900 Olympic Games, Results for All Competitors in All Events, with Commentary . Mallon, Bill . 1998 . McFarland & Company, Inc. . Jefferson, North Carolina . 25–26 . 978-0-7864-4064-1.
  2. Book: Bill Mallon, Jeroen Heijmans . Historical Dictionary of the Olympic Movement . 2011. 42. Scarecrow Press . 9780810875227 .
  3. Web site: Mair . George . Car driven by the Scot known as Britain's fastest lady sold at auction . The Scotsman . 2022-11-20 . 2024-01-30.