Tag: Marmon
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Kleiner’s Korner: Advertising Using the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway
As shown in previous posts, advertisers often mentioned the Vanderbilt Cup Races or the Long Island Motor Parkway as an endorsement of their products. Here are additional examples.
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A Tour of Stephen Babinsky’s Automotive Restorations In New Jersey
Last Saturday, members of the Long Island Sound Region of the Classic Car Club of America and the Long Island Buick Club were invited by Stephen Babinsky to tour his Automotive Restorations shop in Lebanon, New Jersey.
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Hemmings Daily: All Blowed Up: Putting the Marmon Wasp’s block back together
David Traver Adolphus has written a follow-up article in Hemmings Daily on the condition of the Marmon Wasp following the 2011 Indy 500 parade lap.
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Archives: Cars
Links to related posts on Cars on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: February 1, 2012):
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The Dramatic Story of the Marmon Wasp During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
The parade lap of seven vintage cars prior to this year's Indy 500 Race was a thrill for everyone involved. However, only a few people know about the near-accident that almost occurred at the beginning of the parade lap. Let's start at the beginning:
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Ray Harroun: Winner of the 1911 Indy 500 and the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes
This Vanderbilt Cup Race driver profile focuses on Ray Harroun. Ray was the winner of the first Indy 500 Race driving a Marmon to victory in 1911. He also won the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes Race that was held in conjuction with the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race and finished 21st in…
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What Hampered the Marmon Wasp During 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
The 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap was led by the historic 1911 Marmon Wasp, winner of the first Indy 500. Although successful in completing two parade laps, the Marmon had difficulties starting and running. The cause of the Wasp's problems was recently discussed on the Yahoo Racing History Board, along…
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In the Indy Formula One Garage and On the Track: The Marmon Wasp that Won the 1911 Indy 500
One day prior to the 2011 Indy 500 Race, the Black Beast and other race cars that participated in this year's pre-race ceremonies were stored in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Formula One Garage. Among these racers was the 1911 Marmon that won the Inaugural 1911 Indy 500 Race driven by…
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The Marmon Wasp -Winner of the 1911 Indy 500 Race
Excellent discussion on [email protected] on the winner of the Inaugural Indy 500 Race in 1911 -the Marmon Wasp:
Thanks to Howard Kroplick and http://www.vanderbiltcup races.com for Keeping American Automotive Racing History & my…