1st season of the AAA National Motor Car Championship proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 12th June to 6th November in 1909, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of AAA National Motor Car Championship!
Beginners of the season: Howard Covey , Bert Dingley , Harry Cohen , Howard Gill , Charles Bell , Frank Murray , Charlie Arnold , Sam Christopherson , Edward Parker , William Wallace , Gus Seyfried , W Harrison , Murray Page , Ralph Hamlin , M Velguth , J Peterson , Chris Dundee , J Meclem , Joe Matson , George Robertson , Adolph Monson , James Florida , Fred Wiseman , Philip Wells , Al Poole , Alvin Maisonville , Harry Stutz , Carl Wright , Billy Knipper , Bob Burman , Louis Chevrolet , Louis Strang , Billy Pearce , John Ruehl , William Bourque , Eddie Hearne , C Englebeck , Bert Miller , Herb Lytle , Al Denison , Joe Seymour , Eaton McMillian , Harold Brinker , Martin Fletcher , E Noyes , Morris Martin , Harris Hanshue , Bruno Seibel , Frank Free , Frank Seifert , Harry Lord , JA Scott , Teddy Tetzlaff , George Bradbeer , RO Shannon , Elmer Huber , LB Harvey , Harold Stone , Joe Nikrent , Clarence Smith , Robert Greer , Hager , Clarence McKeague , B Breig , Jap Clemens , Charles Merz , Tom Kincaid , Fred Ellis , George de Witt , Ray Harroun , Harry Stilman , Leigh Lynch , Ralph de Palma , Bruce Keen , Barney Oldfield , Tobin de Hymel , Johnny Aitken , Robert Drach , William McCulla , Ernest Stoecker , William Sharp , Lee Lorimer , Fred Belcher , Fred Shaw , Arthur See , Thomas Costello , Lou Disbrow , William Sickinger , Frank Gelnaw , Joseph Grennon , Tom Pepperday , Elmer Knox , John Coffey , Harry Davis , Charles Basle , Harry Grant , Harry Cobe , Joe Downey , Hughie Hughes , BW Shaw , Charles Lund , George Armstrong , Frank Lescault , Hamon Droge , Jack Finch , Martin Dooley , George Reiss , Hugh Harding , Joe Parkin , Charles Howard , Fred Betz , Len Zengel , Charles Young , Louis Bergdoll , Mailin Leinau , EO Hayes , Willie Haupt , Erwin Bergdoll , Jack Fleming , Harry Michener , David Bonney , Charles Soules , Walter Morris , EJ Hall , George Potter , Cliff Onthank , Howard Warner , Howard Hall , CO King , Spencer Wishart , Leland Mitchell , Louis Nikrent , Charles Hillingsworth , Bert Latham , Herbert la Casse , Lee Gehricke , Charles Bigelow , Max Poismans , FC Fenner , Walter Vale , JC Coberly , Guy Irwin , DB Rose , George Dade , R Harrison , Charles Harris
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Detroit Bluebird
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Apperson
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Palmer
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Isotta
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