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Automotive News Briefs: December 27, 1909


Automotive News Briefs: December 27, 1909

OLDFIELD BREAKS RECORD.
The New York Times

Fifteen-Mile Auto Mark Reduced at Los Angeles to 13:42 1-5.

LOS ANGELES, Cal., Dec. 26. Barney Oldfield established a new world's record for fifteen miles on a circular track to-day at Ascot Park.  Driving his 120-horsepower Benz car, Oldfield reduced the record of 13:57, made by Ralph De Palma, to 13:42 1-5.




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