Newell Booth and Dave Ness

On January 9th, 1915, the world's fastest race-car drivers vied to complete 305 miles on a six-mile elliptical circuit of dirt roads around Point Loma for a winning purse of $5,000.An estimated 50,000 people watched the  race to promote the Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park.  This January 11, 2026 the Horseless Carriage Society will celebrate this historic race with 100 vintage cars.  Come hear about the history and the celebration and tour two historic vehicles!