1900 Gordon Bennett Cup
The international motor car race from Paris to Lyons for the Gordon Bennett Cup took place on June 14th 1900. The start from Paris was made at 3 o'clock in the morning and Charron was the first to reach Lyons, arriving at 12:23 p.m. M. Girardot finished second at 2 o'oclck.
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