Saturday, May 30, 2026

Tuesday, May 30, 1911. The first Indianapolis 500.

The very first Indianapolis 500 race occured.  Ray Harroun won driving a Marmon Wasp, a car built by his employer, which achieved an average speed of 74.59 mph.

Harroun.

Harroun was the only driver who did not also have a mechanic in the car.

Sam Dickson, a mecahnic, was killed in wreck when the front wheels came off the car in which he was riding.

Lingering feelings about the revolution in Mexico resulted in a death in Texas.


Last edition:

Saturday, May 27, 1911. A prediction of peace.

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