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By: Mark Dill

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.

This image originally appeared in the May 31, 1911 Indianapolis Sun. Ray Harroun is pictured crossing the finish line after winning the first Indianapolis 500 at the Brickyard.

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