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THE GREATEST AUTO RACE ON EARTH

A cinematic retelling of the world’s first true cross-continental automobile challenge.

RELIVE THE EPIC 1908 NEW YORK TO PARIS RACE

The Power Behind the Race

Newspapers recognized the power of races to capture public attention, while automobile manufacturers saw a direct link between victory and sales. Presidents and kings understood the value of such spectacles—fueling the universal desire for competition and stirring a deep sense of patriotism.

The Challenge Begins

The Teams and the Journey

The Teams and the Journey

The challenge was clear: to travel by automobile around the world from New York to Paris. With the crack of a golden pistol, the greatest auto race on earth began on February 12, 1908.

The Teams and the Journey

The Teams and the Journey

The Teams and the Journey

The American Thomas Flyer, the German Protos, and the French de Dion, Motobloc, and Sizaire all set out from New York… yet only three reached Paris. What drove these men to dedicate six months of their lives to a journey never before attempted—and never since? Their prize: a trophy… and the knowledge that they had done it.

The Documentary Story

The Teams and the Journey

The Documentary Story

The Greatest Auto Race on Earth is a two-hour documentary that brings the story of these men and machines to life. George Schuster, Antonio Scarfoglio, Hans Koeppen, St. Chaffray, Hans Hansen, Sirtoria, Haaga… individuals whose lives were forever changed by this extraordinary event—now told on film for the first time.

A Call to Dream Big

“I like people who do something, not the good, safe man who stays at home,” said Teddy Roosevelt. The Greatest Auto Race on Earth captures that spirit—and reminds the world to dream… and to dream big.

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