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Ray Harroun
Driver details
| Date of birth: | January 12 1879 |
| Nationality: | United States |
| First race: | 1905 |
Ray Harroun was an American race car driver, best known for winning the very first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. Driving the Marmon "Wasp," he completed the 500-mile race in 6 hours and 42 minutes. That same year, Harroun immediately retired from motorsports and continued to work for Marmon for many years.
Harroun remained active in the automotive industry well into his later years. Shortly after retiring, he passed away on January 19, 1968, at the age of 89.
Harroun remained active in the automotive industry well into his later years. Shortly after retiring, he passed away on January 19, 1968, at the age of 89.