drivers
Ray Harroun
Born:
January 12 1879
Died:
January 19 1968
Nationality:
United States
First race:
Indianapolis, 1909
Wins:
4
About Ray Harroun
Biography
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.
Performance by Circuit Type
| Type | Wins |
|---|---|
| Oval | 3 |
| Dirt Track | 1 |
Wins
| # | Jaar | Date (ET) | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1910 | May 5 | Atlanta Atlanta Motordrome |
Dirt Track |
| 2 | 1910 | May 28 | Indianapolis Indianapolis |
Oval |
| 3 | 1910 | May 30 | Indianapolis Indianapolis |
Oval |
| 4 | 1911 | May 30 | Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis |
Oval |