<P> On July 22 , 1894 , the Parisian magazine Le Petit Journal organized what is considered to be the world 's first motoring competition , from Paris to Rouen . One hundred and two competitors paid a 10 - franc entrance fee . </P>
<P> On July 22 , 1894 , the Parisian magazine Le Petit Journal organized what is considered to be the world 's first motoring competition , from Paris to Rouen . One hundred and two competitors paid a 10 - franc entrance fee . </P>
when did car racing become an official sport
when did car racing become an official sport
1894
1894