The First Indy 500 Race
In celebration of the Indianapolis 500 Race on Memorial Day, this film shows the first Indy 500 Race held on May 30, 1911. Highlights include: -The drivers and mechanicians posing for their official photo prior to the race -Speedway president Carl Fisher's Stoddard-Dayton acting as the pace car -The start of the race -Teams changing tires for Ray Harroun's Marmon, Bob Burman's Benz, and David Bruce-Brown's Benz -A tire falling off the #26 Jackson-The two-time Vanderbilt Cup Winner Alco challenging the leaders -The mechanician for the #8 Case falling out of the car -The #7 Wescott crashing into the #35 Apperson and #18 Fiat -The Marmon "Wasp" taking the checkered flag -Winning driver Ray Harroun celebrating his victory More information can be found at http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/site
About FIA
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is an international organisation with two primary functions surrounding use of the automobile. Its mobility division advocates the interests of motoring organisations, the automotive industry and motor car users in the fields of road safety and traffic circulation. The sport division is a governing body for many international motorsport championships and disciplines, including Formula One.
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