The Henry Ford Partners with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation to Showcase the 1911 Marmon Wasp

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DEARBORN, Mich., July 15, 2024 ~ The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is proud to announce the addition of a new vehicle to their National Historic Vehicle Register (NHVR) display. Starting this month, visitors will have the opportunity to see the 1911 Marmon Wasp, a significant race car in American history.

The Wasp, which won the inaugural Indianapolis 500-mile race in 1911, is considered one of the most important race cars in America. It was custom-built and driven by Ray Harroun, an engineer, airplane pilot, and race car driver. The single-seat Marmon was equipped with a rearview mirror, believed to be one of the first cars to have this feature. This gave Harroun a slight advantage as he did not need a passenger "riding mechanic" to watch for traffic behind him.

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Since its victory at the Indianapolis 500, the Wasp has become an iconic symbol in American racing history. The annual Memorial Day competition at the Indianapolis track has grown into one of the most prestigious races in the world, drawing large crowds of spectators each year.

The NHVR rotating exhibit is part of a partnership between The Henry Ford and the Hagerty Drivers Foundation. This collaboration aims to showcase cars from the National Historic Vehicle Register that tell the story of automobiles in American history. The yellow #32 1911 Marmon Wasp, owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, was added to the NHVR in 2016.

Visitors can now view this historic vehicle at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation as part of their admission ticket. For more information on hours and tickets, please visit thf.org or follow The Henry Ford on social media @thehenryford. Don't miss your chance to see this iconic piece of American racing history on display now through November at The Henry Ford Museum.
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