Albert Clément [SEP] place of death
Albert Clément
Albert Clément (July 7, 1883 - died 17 May 1907, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime) was a French motor racing driver. In 1904 he won the "II Ardennes Cup" race and finished third in the "III Ardennes Cup" race at Bastogne. He also finished second in the Vanderbilt Cup on Long Island. In 1906 he finished third in the inaugural French Grand Prix and 4th in the Vanderbilt Cup. All his driving was in the Clément-Bayard factory team that was owned by his
Duray took the lead. Duray set the fastest lap, with an average speed of , and led the race until his retirement on lap nine. Felice Nazzaro's Fiat led from this point until the finish, completing the race over six and a half minutes ahead of second placed Ferenc Szisz. Nazzaro's average speed was for the race.
The Race Death.
Albert Clément died in a crash during practice while driving his Clément-Bayard. His place in the race was taken by 'Alezy'.