L'Éclair was the first car in the world to participate in a
motor race
Motorsport or motor sport are sporting events, competitions and related activities that primarily involve the use of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats and powered aircraft. For each of these vehicle types, the more specific terms ''automobile ...
with pneumatic tyres. It was built by the brothers Michelin in 1895. It participated in the
Paris-Bordeaux-Paris race, with number 46.
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Auto races in France
1895 in motorsport
1895 in French motorsport
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