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Ransom E. Olds

Daytona Beach, Florida
· 1903 First timed run on the beaches near Daytona
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In 1903, on the beaches near Daytona, Ransom E. Olds competed in the first official timed speed runs, driving the Olds "Pirate."
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Daytona Beach, Florida · United States

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