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Tag: 1909 Wheatly Sweepstakes


  • Ray Harroun: Winner of the 1911 Indy 500 and the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes
    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 a larger Marmon at the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race.



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Oct 01 2026 Plainview Rd Bridge.  The area towards the back of this photo sort likes the same today.  Sort of. This is the summer of…

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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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