Ray Harroun, #32 Marmon, May 1911
THF228681 / Ray Harroun, #32 Marmon, May 1911
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Artifact Overview
The Indianapolis 500, America's premier automobile race, debuted in 1911. The inaugural event drew 40 qualifying cars and 80,000 spectators. Driver Ray Harroun won with his yellow #32 Marmon Wasp. Harroun's car featured an innovative rear-view mirror that let him see competitors behind him. It's believed to be the first use of such a mirror on a race car.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
May 1911
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.103.P.265.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
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