Pope-Toledo #15 (1905)
Make: Pope-Toledo
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Jack Tattersall
Horsepower: 90
Finish Place: 14
Average Speed:
#15 Pope-Toledo (USA) driven by Herb Lytle. 90 HP. Finished 14th. Broke cylinder, made repairs and was running in Lap 6 when race was stopped.
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