On this day in 1895, the first American auto race took place in Chicago, Illinois, with six racers competing in custom, handcrafted cars. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1895, the first American auto race took place in Chicago, Illinois, with six racers competing in custom, handcrafted cars.

The first American automobile race is held in Chicago - November 28th, 1895

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