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 Though just eight years old by 1912, the Vanderbilt Cup had by then
become one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world, an
event that attracted the world's top drivers at the wheels of
purpose-built machines from both Europe and America. It's no
overstatement then that the 1912 edition has been described as the most
significant international automobile sporting event to ever take place
in Milwaukee. To commemorate the centennial of that event, the Milwaukee
Masterpiece will dedicate a special class to racers of that era.
"These historic races took place in Milwaukee only once, but left a
lasting impression," noted event organizers. "You will be able to see
some of the world's earliest race history on our showfield. The
Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize Races of October 1912 will come alive
when you join noted race historian and automotive author Joel E. Finn
for a special presentation at noon at Sunday's Masterpiece seminar. Mr.
Finn will take you through each hair-raising turn of the race and
discuss Milwaukee's lasting impact on the 'greatest sporting events of
the day.'"
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