#ExploreŠkoda News: Victory for Václav Vondřich in 1905: A milestone in Škoda Motorsport History

Mladá Boleslav, 25 June 2025 – 120 years ago, factory rider Václav Vondřich claimed victory on a Laurin & Klement CCR motorcycle in the challenging Coupe Internationale des Motocyclettes race, the unofficial world championship held in Dourdan. This marked the pinnacle for motorcycles from Mladá Boleslav in international racing, as Laurin & Klement launched the production of automobiles in autumn 1905. Today, the globally active Czech car manufacturer celebrates its 130th anniversary with a special exhibition at the Škoda Museum in its hometown Mladá Boleslav.

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