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Old 25th June 2008, 23:59   #78 (permalink)
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June 26 1906
The first French Grand Prix, the first race of that kind to be held anywhere was staged in Le Mans by the Automobile Club of France and won by Hungarian driver Ferenc Szisz in a 90hp Renault. The race covered 1,200 kilometers over two days, and was run under a new set of rules that would become a standard element of Grand Prix racing.

June 26th 1925
After two years of stock acquisitions by Walter Chrysler and Harry Bronner, Chrysler Corporation was incorporated in Delaware, Later it took over Maxwell Motor Corporation with Walter P. Chrysler as president and chairman of the board.

June 26th 1971
Massimiliano "Max" Biaggi, Italian motercycle racer was born in Rome, Italy. Biaggi is also known as the Roman Emperor and Mad Max and is notorious for his difficult relationship with the press, team personnel and other riders.

Statue of Ferenc Szisz at the main entrance of Hungaroring
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Max Biaggi
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