Kubok Obschestva Velosipednoy Ezdy
The Kubok Obschestva Velosipednoy Ezdy(Bicycle Ride Society Cup) or Gonka Motorov(Race of engines) was a Grand Prix motor race held in Russian Empire on October 11, 1898.
Track
The first motor race in Russia had begun outside of Saint Petersburg near the Alexandrovskaya railway station. Drivers reached Strelna and then went back to Aleksandrovo for a total distance of 41 kilometres (25 mi). It was difficult to drive that day, because the road was covered with snow.
Competitors
Seven cars were ready to start the race. The first starter was V.I. von Lode, but his car collided with a horse. The second starter was Shneyderov, then Stepanov started. Pavel Belyaev was 4th, and Louis Mazy 5th. Alfonso Merl of France started after Mazi. These six starters each used a Clement car. The last starter, Lavrentyev, used a Benz car. It was heavier than 98 kilograms (216 lb), which is why his car was not classified. Its weight was about 848 kilograms (1,870 lb).
Classification
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Time/Retired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavel Belyaev (RUS) | Clement | 1:33:36 |
| 2 | Alfonso Merl (FRA) | Clement | 1:45.36 |
| 3 | S.A. Stepanov (RUS) | Clement | 1:49.24 |
| 4 | Shneyderov (RUS) | Clement | 2:04:00. |
| DNQ | Lavrentyev (RUS) | Benz | 2:11:00 |
| Ret | Louis Mazy (FRA) | Clement | Engine |
| Ret | V.I. von Lode (RUS) | Clement | Accident |