Tag: Marmon Wasp
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Oct 17 2023
Highlights of Chrysler’s Chrysler at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival 2023
Chrysler's Chrysler had an excellent showing in Chattanooga Tennessee at the 2023 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival.
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Jan 07 2013
A Tour of Stephen Babinsky’s Automotive Restorations In New Jersey
Last Saturday, members of the Long Island Sound Region of the Classic Car Club of America and the Long Island Buick Club were invited by Stephen Babinsky to tour his Automotive Restorations shop in Lebanon, New Jersey.
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Sep 17 2012
Hemmings Daily: All Blowed Up: Putting the Marmon Wasp’s block back together
David Traver Adolphus has written a follow-up article in Hemmings Daily on the condition of the Marmon Wasp following the 2011 Indy 500 parade lap.
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Aug 17 2011
What Hampered the Marmon Wasp During 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
The 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap was led by the historic 1911 Marmon Wasp, winner of the first Indy 500. Although successful in completing two parade laps, the Marmon had difficulties starting and running. The cause of the Wasp's problems was recently discussed on the Yahoo Racing History Board, along…
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Jun 20 2011
In the Indy Formula One Garage and On the Track: The Marmon Wasp that Won the 1911 Indy 500
One day prior to the 2011 Indy 500 Race, the Black Beast and other race cars that participated in this year's pre-race ceremonies were stored in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Formula One Garage. Among these racers was the 1911 Marmon that won the Inaugural 1911 Indy 500 Race driven by…
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Jun 02 2011
The Marmon Wasp -Winner of the 1911 Indy 500 Race
Excellent discussion on [email protected] on the winner of the Inaugural Indy 500 Race in 1911 -the Marmon Wasp:
Joseph Oesterle - likely a heightened concrete barrier added later to prevent pedestrians from falling over?
Fred Rieder…