First Indianapolis 500 (1911)
The first Indianapolis 500, won by Ray Harroun.
The first Indianapolis 500 was run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 30, 1911. Ray Harroun, a Marmon Motor Car Company engineer, came out of retirement to drive, won, and retired again in the winner's circle.
Lore & Background
In 1909 and 1910 the Speedway had held many smaller races; for 1911 it chose a single large event to attract American and European teams and manufacturers, and the race quickly became established. Harroun's car was the Marmon Wasp.
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