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 challengi