Grand Prize, Savannah 1908
Name/Title
Grand Prize, Savannah 1908Entry/Object ID
2025.7.52Scope and Content
The 1908 Grand Prize of the Automobile Club of America, held on November 26 in Savannah, Georgia, was the first American Grand Prix and a landmark event in early U.S. motorsport history. Run over 402 miles on public roads, the race featured top international drivers and manufacturers, with Louis Wagner winning in a Fiat by just 56 seconds over Victor Hémery’s Benz, averaging over 65 mph. The poster, illustrated by Malcolm Strauss, captures the raw excitement of the race with two goggled drivers tearing through a dusty road at sunset. Commissioned by the Automobile Club of America, the artwork reflects both the exotic allure and mechanical daring of early Grand Prix racing in the U.S.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters