Brief History: As part
of the "Fernbank Dam Celebration", which was held September 4th -9th,
1911 to celebrate the opening of the Fernbank Dam, the Fernbank Dam
Association promoted a AAA sanctioned Championship Race on a temporary
street course in the Rossmoyne area just north of Cincinnati. The six
day event which opened with a reception and meeting at Music Hall, also
held a Steamboat parade on the Ohio River, Band competitions,
Fireworks, a decorated pleasure boat parade, aquatic races (Motorboat,
rowing & Swimming) on the Ohio River, Aviation Exhibitions and
Automobile Racing. In the event program (you can view it HERE),
there are 3 races listed:
First Race: Under 600 cubic inches, 250 miles for Cincinnati Trophy
valued at $2000, $1200 in Gold to 3 winning drivers.
Second Race: 301- 450
cubic inches, 180 miles for Cincinnati Auto Club Trophy valued at
$1800, $500 to 3 winning drivers.
Third Race: Under 300 cubic inches, 150 miles
for Hamilton County Trophy valued at $1600, $325 to 3 winning drivers.
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