Paris–Bordeaux–Paris, sometimes called the first automobile race in history or the "first motor race", takes place.

Paris–Bordeaux–Paris

Former trail race

The Paris–Bordeaux–Paris Trail race of June 1895 is sometimes called the "first motor race", although it did not fit modern competition where the fastest is the winner. It was a win for Émile Levassor, who came first after completing the 1,178km race in 48 hours, almost six…