Thomas Flyer automobile lodged in mud near Twin Springs, Nevada, 1908 New York to Paris Race
Description:
View of motorists attempting to dislodge Thomas Flyer car from muddy road near Twin Springs, Nevada during 1908 New York to Paris Race. Typed on back: "Mud slowed many early motorists in nearly all parts of the U.S. This scene near Twin Springs, Nevada, of the Thomas Flyer in the 1908 New York-to-Paris race is typical of rural travel before the 'Good Roads' movement." Handwritten on back: "Races and racing--New York to Paris, 1908."