Škoda racing milestones
Two-wheeled origins
Laurin and Klement set off for their first international race in 1901 with amazing result. Their motorcycles triumphed for their dynamics and reliability. In 1905, Václav Vondřich (a.k.a. the „Travelling Smith“) finished famous Dourdan race 9 minutes ahead of the silver medallist. He drove the 693 ccm two-cylinder factory special, as pictured above.