1909 in Sports - Motor Racing

Motor Racing

Grand Prix racing

  • There is no Grand Prix racing from 1909 to 1911

Vanderbilt Cup

  • The 5th running of the Vanderbilt Cup is the only major race in 1909. It is again run at Long Island over 258.06 miles (23.460 miles x 11 laps). The winner is Harry Grant (USA) driving an ALCO-Berliet.

Events

  • 12 August — the first event is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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