The First 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: -The drivers and mechanicians posing for their official photo prior to the race -Speedway president Carl Fisher’s Stoddard-Dayton acting as the pace car -The start of the race -Teams changing tires for Ray Harroun’s Marmon, Bob Burman’s Benz, and David Bruce-Brown’s Benz -A tire falling off the #26 Jackson-The two-time Vanderbilt Cup Winner Alco challenging the leaders -The mechanician for the #8 Case falling out of the car -The #7 Wescott crashing into the #35 Apperson and #18 Fiat -The Marmon “Wasp“ taking the checkered flag -Winning driver Ray Harroun celebrating his victory