The gleaming Borg-Warner Trophy has been globally recognized as a unique, enduring and iconic symbol of the Indianapolis 500 since it was first presented to the winner of the race in 1936, a coveted ...

Ray Harroun, in his Marmon, had a lead of about three laps at 350 miles. His time was 4 hrs, 44m. 14s. Ralph Mulford, Lozier, second; Joe Dawson, Marmon, third. Twenty-eight of the original starters ...

In 1911, Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500 in 6 hours, 42 minutes and 8 seconds with an average speed of 74.59 mph. See more sports moments from this date: 1911 — Ray Harroun wins the first ...

The first Indy 500 was run in 1911 and Nashville area resident Josef Newgarden won the last two in 2023 and 2024.

Because the track was not ready for automobiles, the very first event at the Speedway, in 1909, was a balloon race. IMS Photo The Swiss-born Louis Chevrolet was one of the best and boldest drivers on ...

A crowd of 80,000 watched as Ray Harroun in the black-and-yellow Marmon Wasp won the first Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1911, in 6 hours, 42 minutes and 8 seconds. His average speed was 74.59 miles per ...

The gleaming Borg-Warner Trophy has been globally recognized as a unique, enduring and iconic symbol of the Indianapolis 500 since it was first presented to the winner of the race in 1936, a coveted ...

Indy 500 winners list from Josef Newgarden to Mario Andretti to Ray Harroun Kevin Procter Nashville Tennessean April 8, 2025 Updated May 13, 2025, 2:30 p.m. CT ...