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• Jan 27 2024

  Video of the Week: This Car Matters: Marmon Wasp - First Indianapolis 500 Winner

  The HVA takes a close look at the Marmon Wasp, the first ever winner of the Indianapolis 500 driven to victory in 1911 by Ray Harroun.

• Jun 12 2023

  Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved: Ray Harroun in the Marmon ‘Yellow Jacket’

  Did you identify this mystery racer?

• Nov 05 2016

  John E. Roosevelt Family Photo Album: The 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race at the Massapequa Turn

  The fourth post from the John E. Roosevelt Family Album features photos of the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Races taken at the Masspaequa-Hicksville Turn in Plainedge.

• Oct 26 2015

  Mystery Foto #43 Solved: The Start of the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes

  This weekend's Mystery Foto documented the start of a Long Island Race.

• Jan 07 2013

  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.

• Sep 17 2012

  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.

• Jan 26 2012

  The 1909 Wheatley Hills Sweepstakes Won by Ray Harroun in a Marmon

  During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race, two other sweepstakes races (the Massapequa Sweepstakes and the Wheatley Hills Sweepstakes ) were run simultaneously for commercially available stock cars. The Wheatley Sweepstakes had only four entrants for the "sub-class 3" stock cars with engines 231 to 300 cubic inches. The winner received…

• Jan 09 2012

  The Greatest 33 Profile: Ray Harroun

  As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Indy 500, last year race fans aroung the world selected "The Greatest 33" drivers in Indianapolis 500 history. #25 was Ray Harroun who won the 1911 Indy 500, the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes and finished 21st in the 1910 Vanderbilt…

• Nov 29 2011

  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:

• Aug 19 2011

  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…

• Aug 17 2011

  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…

• Jun 20 2011

  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…

• Jun 02 2011

  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:

• Jan 08 2011

  Drivers Who Raced in the 1911 Indy 500 and the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1910)

  The decision of the Indianapolis Speedway to hold one major 500-mile race in 1911 with an unheard purse of $25,100 (equal to $571,000 today) attracted the best racing teams and drivers. Not surprisingly, many of the drivers who participated in the Vanderbilt Cup Races and its associated races also drove…

• Jan 05 2011

  Indy 500 Centennial Celebration: Five 1911 Indy 500 Films

  To celebrate the upcoming centennial of the Inaugural Indy 500 Race, here are five films related to this historic race:

• Dec 03 2010

  Centennial Indy 500 Celebration:Great Classic Cars To Be Featured At 2011 Show

  The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced a special car show to celebrate the centennial of the first Indy 500 Race in May 2011. Some highlights:

• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: December 31, 2011):

• Jul 06 2010

  Starting Lineup: The 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  A large field of 30 cars raced in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 1, 1910. The race was run on the same course as in 1909- a total of 12.64 miles including 5.15 miles of the Long Island Motor Parkway. The winner needed…

• Nov 26 2009

  Recent Photos from the Indy 500 Hall of Fame Museum

  Rich Edwards of Arnold, Missouri has submitted several photos of his recent trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum including the #32 Marmon, winner of the Inaugural Indy 500 race.

• May 22 2009

  Ray Harroun in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  Tom, yes, Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500 Race, drove a Marmon in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race and the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes which ran concurrently with the Vanderbilt Cup Race.

• May 15 2009

  Film “The Inaugural Indy 500 Race”

  In celebration of the Indianapolis 500 Race on Memorial Day, this film shows the first Indy 500 Race held on May 30, 1911. Highlights include:

• Apr 21 2009

  Film “A.R. Pardington and the 1911 Indy 500 Race”

  A.R. Pardington was William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.'s right-hand man and helped develop both the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway. Last March, a family member Marshall Davies Llyod emailed VanderbiltCupRaces.com requesting photos and films of A.R. I found the photos but no films... until…