Mercedes #8 (1904)
Finished 11th in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Make: Mercedes
Year: 1904
Mechanician: Jordan
Horsepower: 90
Finish Place: 11
Average Speed:
#8 Mercedes (Germany) driven by Edward Hawley, 90 HP. Finished 11th. Broke both front springs near Westbury grandstand during lap 5
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