Indy 500 Races
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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 with a request for assistance.
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Jul 07 2011
Images of the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Photographers
Over 40 Indianapolis Motor Speedway photographers were stationed throughout the oval for the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap. Here is a sampling of several memorable images from this talented crew:
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Jun 26 2011
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s “Yard of Bricks”
One of the most hallowed ground in motorsports is the "yard of bricks" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Start/Finish Line. Here is its description as posted on the IMS website:
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Jun 23 2011
In the Indy Formula One Garage: The Belond Salih/Offy that won the 1957 and 1958 Indy 500 Races
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 Belond Salih/Offy that won the 1957 race with Sam Hanks and the 1958 race with Jimmy Bryan:
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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 Ray Harroun:
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Jun 16 2011
Roslyn News “Black Beast Returns to Indy 500”
This week's issue of the Roslyn News features a full-page back cover article by Joe Scotchie highlighting the return of the Black Beast to the Indy 500.
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Jun 15 2011
In the Indy Formula One Garage: The 1939 Maserati Racer that Won the 1939 and 1940 Indy 500 Races
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 Maserati 8CTF Boyle Special that won the 1939 and 1940 Indy 500 Races driven by Wilbur Shaw:
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Jun 14 2011
In the Indy Formula One Garage: The 1912 National that Won the 1912 Indy 500 Race
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 1912 National that won the 1912 Indy 500 Race driven by Joe Dawson:
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Jun 11 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Video II “The 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap with Emerson Fittipaldi”
This 8-minute film documents the parade lap driven by two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi and Howard Kroplick in the Alco Black Beast during the 2011 Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony. This second view is primarily from a RCA lap camera mounted above the right front wheel.
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Jun 09 2011
More Memorable Images from the 2011 Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony
Laura Greco, wife of the Black Beast's master mechanic Sam Greco, has forwarded these memorable images of the 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony:
