over the first two laps, but broke down with radiator problems during his third lap. Théry eventually came in first ahead of Nazzaro, also on a FIAT, who finished in 7hr 19min 9sec. Chronographs for timing for the event were again supplied by Stauffer Son & Co. The race took place on the doorstep of the Clermont-Ferrand headquarters of Michelin, and cars fitted with Michelin tyres took the first four places. Gordon Bennett Cup winners Notes a. According to Leinster Leader, Saturday, 11 April 1903, Britain had to choose a different colour to its usual national colours of red, white, and blue, as these had already been taken by Italy, Germany, and France respectively. It also stated red as the color for American cars in the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup. References External links Gordon Bennett Motor Race 1903 - kildare The day the country stopped to watch the Great Race, Leinster Express 1903 route map and descriptive brochure 1903 illustrated article – The Gordon Bennet Race Circle Genealogic and Historic Champanellois – all about the french edition in 1905 Auto racing trophies and awards 20th-century awards Recurring sporting events established in 1900 Recurring events disestablished in 1905 Bennett family Newspaper events