Automobiles were new technology and not nearly as reliable as a good horse in 1908, especially in remote Wyoming.

Even so, an Italian auto team tried to drive across the Cowboy State’s rugged and remote terrain, and ended up in a battle for their lives against wolves.

They were in a highly-hyped race across the world and tried to cross the roads in Wyoming knowing they would be dangerous. What they didn’t realize was the true danger was the wildlife.

Known as The Greatest Race, they were competing in the New York to Paris auto race and had already been driving for nearly a month.

The Italians and their fellow competitors had already battled deep snow, mud, and flat tires to reach Wyoming.

Ahead was more danger and the American car that was zooming ahead in first place.

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