This is my driver,' Nico said. ‘Jules-Albert finished first in the Paris–Rouen motorcar race back in 1895, but he wasn't awarded the prize because his steam car used a stoker. (Rick Riordan)

This is my driver,' Nico said. ‘Jules-Albert finished first in the Paris–Rouen motorcar race back in 1895, but he wasn't awarded the prize because his steam car used a stoker.

Rick Riordan

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