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32
DANAPOLIS
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Racing Car1911 Racing Car 1911
ISA
197.5
4620
17.5
32
Benil
Back:
THE MARMON WASP
First Day of Issue: September 25, 1987
First Issue Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
“What this country needs is a big race track to give the
manufacturers a chance to test their cars and equipment
in competition." So said Carl Fisher when his car had
broken down for the third time in a single trip. His words
set the stage for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and
for the single event which made the Marmon Wasp a
part of racing history. In 1909, with three other partners,
Fisher formed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Com-
pany. Two years later, the track was ready when Ray
Harroun and the Marmon Wasp entered the first ever
Indy 500. The spectacular 500 mile event took place on
Memorial Day in 1911. Eighty thousand people lined
the track, and 40 cars had qualified. The Marmon Wasp
was No. 32. Harroun was ready. His strategy was to
pace himself, eliminating the need for time-consuming
tire changes. The plan worked as competitors fell by the
wayside. The Marmon Wasp crossed the finish line with
the next car a full lap behind.
No. 87-91
©1987 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Basil Smith.
