Harroun, Wasp In 1911

Ray Harroun and his Marmon Wasp have become iconic figures in auto racing, especially at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The story of his triumph is legendary and part of the tale is his work to design the winning the car, the Marmon Wasp and how he is credited with introducing the first rearview mirror. For some great photos and information on the Marmon Wasp, check out Conceptcarz.com.
 
For more information and images of Ray Harroun elsewhere on First Super Speedway check out these links:

• Harroun in the cockpit.
• Harroun wins at Churchill Downs!
• The classic Harroun portrait shot.
• Harroun's payday!
• The "Bedouin."
• Harroun and Heineman
• Harroun sans helmet
• David Story's original art.
• Harroun's Draft card.
• "No man should think of driving 500 miles."
• Harroun describes an accident experience from the driver's POV.
• Harroun background.
• Hour of triumph.
• Harroun after the "500."
• Harroun at Ascot Park.
• Munsey Tour.
• December 1909.
• "I've Got a Secret" TV appearance.
• Taking checkered flag.
• Rear view mirror.
• Gilbert art.
• Harroun as favoite to win.
• Speedway King.
• Hill climb.
• Victory celebration.
• A blur.
• Remy Brassard.
• Oldfield praises Harroun.
• Harroun at speed.
• Crowd favorite.
• Harroun predicts his own victory in first Indianapolis 500.