Jun 11 2010

Mystery Photo Contest #2 Solved: 1911 Indy 500


Mystery Photo Contest #2: Identify the race track, the race and the four upfront race cars. Place your answer in the Blog Comments section.


Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick

Comments

Jun 12 2010 Michael Ferner 2:39 AM

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 500 Mile Race, May 30, 1911, left to right National, National, Alco and Fiat.
When are you going to start asking difficult questions, Howard?
😉

Jun 12 2010 Jean-Yves L. 4:02 AM

Hi Howard,
The “Mystery photo” shows the start of the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
Cars:
#21 Howdy Wilcox, National
#20 Charlie Merz, National
#19 Harry Grant, Alco
#18 Eddie Hearne, Fiat

Jun 13 2010 Howard Kroplick 4:42 PM

Hi Michael & Jean-Yves:

You got it! This is the parade lap for the 1911 Indy 500 Race:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1911_Indianapolis_500


Howard Kroplick

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