| Ray Harroun |
Article Index for Ray |
Website Links For Ray |
Information AboutRay Harroun |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT RAY HARROUN | |
| american racecar drivers | |
| harroun, ray | |
| indy 500 drivers | |
| indy 500 winners | |
| people from pennsylvania | |
| 1879 births | |
| 1968 deaths | |
| people from anderson, indiana | |
|
Born in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania , he was the AAA Season Champion in 1910 . At the First Indianapolis 500 in 1911 , his use of what would now be called a Rear-view Mirror , rather than the riding mechanic specified in the rules, created controversy, but was ultimately allowed. Harroun went on to win, which created another controversy; to this day, some say a scorer's error cheated Ralph Mulford of his rightful victory. Harroun, who came out of retirement to race in the first 500, would never race again. Harroun's historic Firestone -shod yellow #32 Marmon Wasp is on display at the Speedway museum. AWARD He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America in 2000. |
|
|