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The attached articles are a nice discovery in that they are first-hand accounts of the development and testing of the first car to win the Indianapolis 500, the Marmon Wasp.

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The First Pagoda

One of the great symbols of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is what locals and fans worldwide refer to as "the Pagoda." The reference is not exclusively to the current 13 story steel and glass structure that is more "pagoda inspired" than an edifice that makes a serious attempt to emulate the classic Japanese design.

The original source reports this photo is of Christian Lautenschlager (Mercedes) and his riding mechanic at the 1914 French Grand Prix. The car was a four cylinder, 4.5 liter Mercedes.

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