T. Weymann, in a
French racing aeroplane. The distance was 150 kilometres
equivalent to 94 miles, and the winner's time of 1h. 11m. 36s.
showed an average speed of 78.77 miles per hour. The first
race was held in 1909 and was won by Glenn Curtiss, who
flew the twenty kilometres (12.4 miles) in 15 minutes 50 2-5
seconds at an average speed of 47 miles per hour. In 1910
the winner was Grahame-White, who covered 100 kilometres
(62 miles) at Belmont Park, L. I., in 60 minutes 47 3-5 seconds,
an average speed of 61.3 miles per hour. In the 1911
race there were six starters: three from France, two from
Great Britain and one from the United States.
Milan to Turin to Milan Race.--This race which was
started from Milan, Italy, on October 29, was restricted to
Italian aviators and had six starters. The distance was
approximately 177 miles and won by Manissero in a Bleriot
machine in 3h. 16m. 2 4-5s.
New York to Philadelphia Race.--The first intercity aeroplane
race ever held in the United States was started from
New York City on August 5, and finished in Philadelphia the
same day. The prize of $5,000 was offered by a commercial
concern with stores in the two cities: Three entrants competed
from the Curtiss Exhibition Company. The distance
was approximately 83 miles and won by L.
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