First Indy 500: Ray Harroun Wins at 74 MPH
Ray Harroun crossed the finish line in his Marmon Wasp to claim victory in the inaugural 500-mile race, introducing a rear-view mirror that became standard safety equipment for all future automobiles. This win established the Indianapolis 500 as the premier auto racing event in America, establishing a legacy of endurance and speed that continues to define motorsport culture today.
May 30, 1911
115 years ago
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Ray Harroun
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Indianapolis 500
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Marmon
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Ray Harroun
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1918
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Indianapolis 500
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Marmon Motor Car Company
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Eddie Sachs
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Bill Vukovich
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Car
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Piloto de carreras
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Pat O'Connor (piloto de carreras)
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500 Millas de Indianápolis de 1958
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500 Millas de Indianápolis de 1955
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Anexo:Ganadores de las 500 Millas de Indianápolis
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