# 22nd July 1894: World’s first organised automobile race takes place between Paris and Rouen

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Published: 2026-07-22T02:05:11+00:00
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The Comte Jules-Albert de Dion’s steam tractor crossed the finish line first but the judges concluded that his vehicle required too much support to satisfy the competition’s objectives, so the principal prize was shared between the manufacturers Panhard et Levassor and Peugeot, whose petrol cars were considered the most practical ...

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