29/1/1897

Record updated

The first Semaines de Nice won by Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat in a De Dion-Bouton.

The first of many Semaines de Nice, a race from Marseille to La Turbie, finishing on January 31. Winner of the Car class was Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat on a De Dion-Bouton steam break, covering the 240 km in 7:45'09" (30 kph).