Los Angeles to Phoenix Road Race

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The Nikrent bros at the finish line of the 1909 Los Angeles to Phoenix Cactus Derby. Joe and Louis won the race. Photo courtesy of The Old Motor.
Another photo of the Nikrent brothers in Joe's Buick at the finish line of the 1909 Los Angeles to Phoenix Cactus Derby. Photo courtesy of The Old Motor.


The 1913 Los Angeles to Phoenix Road Race

Cars Attending:
Joe Nikrent's Buick
Omar Toft's Simplex Speedcar
Orin Davis' Locomobile


The 1909 Los Angeles to Phoenix Road Race

The 1909 Los Angeles to Phoenix Road Race was held November 6-7, 1909. Joe Nikrent and his brother Louis drove a Buick to victory in the race. They covered 480 miles in 19 hours and 13 minutes for an average speed of 24.98 mph.[1]


Cars Attending:
Joe Nikrent's Buick


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