Second Thursday Talk - The 1907 Thomas Flyer

10 Lake St,Reno NV 89501

08 July, 2021

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Second Thursday Talk - The 1907 Thomas Flyer Thursday, July 8, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Second Thursday Talk (In Person In the Theatre) The 1907 Thomas Flyer: The Car that Won the Only Around the World Race Presented by Museum Docent Chair Rod Smith A 1907 Thomas Model 35 with 4 cylinders and 60 horsepower, dubbed Thomas Flyer, won the 1908 New York to Paris Race, the first and only around-the-world automobile race ever held. The race began in Times Square, New York, on February 12 and covered some 22,000 miles (35,000 km), finishing in Paris on July 30, 1908. Six teams started the race (one Italian, one German, three French (De Dion-Bouton, Motobloc, and Sizaire-Naudin), and the American Flyer). Only three of the cars finished. The Talk will be held in person in the Museum's Theatre followed by refreshments, no reservations required. Coffee courtesy of Darkshot Coffee. Cost: Free to members, included with the price of admission, otherwise $5. It will be held on Thursday, July 8, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., in the Museum's Theatre. Enjoy a 30-minute talk, Q&A, refreshments and a unique piece of history. Don’t miss “One of America’s Top Ten Automobile Museums.”  The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) has a “Wow!” factor you don’t often find in a museum.  You’ll see more than 200 eye-popping cars, and authentic street scenes. The facades bring displays to life; a hardware store here, a movie theatre there which accompany artifacts from each era.  It’s located on the corner of Lake and Mill Streets in downtown Reno with plenty of free parking.  Call (775) 333-9300 or visit www.automuseum.org. The museum is open Monday – Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children 6 to 18 years.  Children age 5 and younger are free.  The National Automobile Museum is open every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day