# IRMA

> Indiana Racing Memorial Association


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- [](https://indianaracing.org/929-2/): Winchester Speedway IRMA Marker In Winchester, Indiana   Erected July 4th 2014 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Ceremony Article Winchester Website…

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- [Jimmy Daywalt](https://indianaracing.org/jimmy-daywalt/): Attendance 80 People Jimmy Daywalt Unveiled October 29th, 2016 Luncheon followed sponsored by City of Wabash with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout…
- [Jungle Park Speedway](https://indianaracing.org/jungle-park-speedway/): Attendance 122 People Jungle Park Speedway Unveiled September 24th, 2016 Held during IRMA-inspired revived Jungle Park Reunion with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and…
- [Salem Speedway](https://indianaracing.org/salem-speedway/): Attendance 150 People Salem Speedway IRMA Marker In Salem, Indiana Located at Salem Speedway, 2729 State Rod 56, Salem, IN 47167-6717 Unveiled September 9th , 2016 Held during celebration of the 100th ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) race at Salem Speedway with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson and remarks by ARCA President Ron…
- [Gene Hartley](https://indianaracing.org/gene-hartley/): Attendance 100 People Gene Hartley IRMA Marker In Roanoke, Indiana Located at Roanoke Area Heritage Center, 102 W. First St., Roanoke, IN  46783-1024 Unveiled July 23rd, 2016 Unveiling event held during Roll Into Roanoke Classic Car Show. Presentation by Merle Bettenhausen. Honoree Biography Summary Gene Hartley (1926-1993) was an American racecar driver from Roanoke, Indiana,…
- [Tony Hulman](https://indianaracing.org/tony-hulman/): Attendance N/A (no ceremony) Tony Hulman IRMA Marker In Indianapolis, Indiana Located at Main Gate, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN  46222-2550 Unveiled June 30th 2016 Indianapolis Motor Speedway construction contractor designed this marker to complement the aesthetics of the new Main Gate construction part of its Project 100 utilizing IRMA provided…
- [Wabash Clay Company](https://indianaracing.org/wabash-clay-company/): Attendance 50 People Wabash Clay Company IRMA Marker In Veedersburg, Indiana Located at Big Four Trail (just north of Veedersburg Town Hall), 100 S. Main St., Veedersburg, IN  47987-1526 (just west of this address) Unveiled May 5th 2016 Unveiling event sponsored by Town of Veedersburg and Veedersburg Redevelopment Commission with presentation by 100th Running Host…
- [Larry Rice](https://indianaracing.org/larry-rice/): Attendance 100 People Larry Rice IRMA Marker In Brownsburg, Indiana Located at Gateway Trail (just north of Family Medicine and Specialty Care Services), 1080 N. Green St., Brownsburg, IN  46112-2416 (just north of this address) Unveiled May 4th 2016 Held in conjunction with Gateway Trail ribbon cutting with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Honoree…
- [Ray Harroun](https://indianaracing.org/ray-harroun/): Attendance 175 People [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”rayharroun”] Ray Harroun IRMA Marker In Anderson, Indiana Located at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Drive Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Anderson, IN 46013-9731 Unveiled May 1st 2016 Reception following sponsored by Madison County Chamber of Commerce with presentations by IMS Historian Donald Davidson and broadcaster Bob Jenkins. Appearance by…
- [Stutz Motor Company](https://indianaracing.org/stutz-motor-company/): Attendance 150 People Stutz Motor Company IRMA Marker In Indianapolis, Indiana   Located at Stutz Business and Arts Center, 1060 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN  46204-1044 Unveiled April 5, 2016 A Night at the Stutz, IRMA fundraiser followed sponsored by Stutz Business and Arts Center, with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson Honoree Summary The…
- [Bob Carey](https://indianaracing.org/bob-carey/): Attendance 100 People Bob Carey IRMA Marker In Anderson, Indiana   Located at Maplewood Cemetery, 200 College Dr., Anderson, IN  46012-3044 Unveiled August 22, 2015 Coordinated by Anderson Sesquicentennial Committee.  Luncheon followed sponsored by City of Anderson and Community Hospital Anderson with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Honoree Biography Summary Bob Carey (1904-1933) was…
- [Pat O’Connor](https://indianaracing.org/pat-oconnor/): Attendance 200 People Pat O’Connor IRMA Marker In North Vernon, Indiana Located at North Vernon Park, 604 N. State St., North Vernon, IN 47265-1053 Unveiled August 15th, 2015 Luncheon followed sponsored by North Vernon Rotary Club with presentations by IMS Historian Donald Davidson and broadcaster Bob Jenkins. Pat O’Connor in is 1958 SUMAR Special. An…
- [Don Smith/ Terre Haute Action Track](https://indianaracing.org/don-smith-terre-haute-action-track/): Attendance 200 People Don Smith/ Terre Haute Action Track IRMA Marker In Terre Haute, Indiana   Located at Terre Haute Action Track, 3901 S. US Hwy. 41, Terre Haute, IN 47802-4019 Unveiled July 2nd, 2015 Unveiled prior to “Don Smith Classic” race. Remarks by IMS Foundation Chair Tony George and USAC Racing President Kevin Miller.…
- [Howdy Wilcox](https://indianaracing.org/266-2/): Attendance 200 People “Howdy” Wilcox IRMA Marker In Crawfordsville, Indiana   Located at Marie Canine Plaza, 212 E. Main St. , Crawfordsville, IN  47933-1830 Unveiled May 1st, 2015 Preceded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Town Hall with IMS President Doug Boles.  Presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Honoree Biography Summary Howdy Wilcox was an American race…
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- [IRMA Racing Nomination Form](https://indianaracing.org/239-2/)
- [IRMA Membership](https://indianaracing.org/irma-membership/): IRMA Membership Many have asked how they can become a part of the great work that the Indiana Racing Memorial Association (IRMA) is doing in preserving and memorializing the history of auto racing in the state of Indiana, the “World Capital of Auto Racing”. Now you have the opportunity to join us in this important…
- [‘Cannonball Run’ Tour](https://indianaracing.org/cannonball-run-tour/): ‘Cannonball Run’ Tour at Crown Hill The Cannonball Run Tour of Crown Hill Cemetery, 33 Stops in 33 minutes ending at the Final Finish Line. Want to take the ‘Cannonball Run’ Tour at Crown Hill Cemetery? On this tour you will see the final resting place of many of the then people who helped create…
- [A.J. Watson](https://indianaracing.org/a-j-watson/): A.J. Watson Located at Speedway Trail, (just north of USAC Racing) 4910 W. 16th St., Speedway, IN  46224-5703 Attendance 200 Unveiled August 27th, 2016 Reception followed sponsored by the Speedway Chamber of Commerce with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Display of A.J. Watson designed cars. “As we remember it now, the Fifties were a…
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- [Wilbur Shaw](https://indianaracing.org/wilbur-shaw/): Attendance 75 People Wilbur Shaw IRMA Marker In Shelbyville, Indiana   Located at Shelby County Fairgrounds, 500 Frank St, Shelbyville, IN 46176-1510 Erected November 1st, 2014 Luncheon followed sponsored by Shelby County Tourism & Visitors’ Bureau (“Soft” unveiling during A Night to Remember IRMA fundraiser at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on 22 October 2014)…
- [Winchester Speedway](https://indianaracing.org/150-2/): Attendance 75 People Winchester Speedway IRMA Marker In Winchester, Indiana   Located at Winchester Speedway, 2656W. State Road 32,Winchester, IN 47394-8284 Erected July 4th 2014 Unveiled on 100 th anniversary of Winchester Speedway during “Century of Speedway” Celebration. Master of Ceremonies was Gary Lee. Remarks by ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) President Ron Drager.…
- [IRMA Nomination Form](https://indianaracing.org/136-2/)
- [Winchester Speedway](https://indianaracing.org/104-2/): Winchester Speedway 4 July 2014 Our Team Unveiled on 100th anniversary of Winchester Speedway during “Century of Speedway” Celebration. Master of Ceremonies was Gary Lee. Remarks by ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) President Ron Drager.   Fun Facts The world’s fastest ½ mile paved track!  
- [Joe Dawson](https://indianaracing.org/17-2/): Attendance 50 People Joe Dawson IRMA Marker In Odon, Indiana Located at Odon Town Hall, 109 S. Spring St., Odon, IN  47562-1313 Unveiled July 16th 2016 Unveiling event sponsored by Davies County Chamber of Commerce and DLC Media with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Honoree Biography Summary He was born in Odon, Indiana on…
- [Markers](https://indianaracing.org/markers/): Indiana Memorial Association Markers Coming Soon! The Markers here are coming up.  Steve, “The Bopper” Stapp Brownsburg, Indiana Bob Jenkins Marker Unveil The great auto racing broadcaster, Bob Jenkins will be honored with the unveiling of an IRMA historic marker on June 8 at 2 PM The location will be in Bob’s hometown of Liberty,…
- [Event Page](https://indianaracing.org/event-page/): Upcoming Events IRMA Dedication for Rodger Ward On May 23rd, IRMA, in conjunction with the Town of Brownsburg, will unveil a historic marker honoring Rodger. The event will begin at 4:30pm. This is Carb Day, but track activities will be over. For those going to IRP, the ceremony will conclude in ample time for you…
- [Contact Us](https://indianaracing.org/contact-us/): Contact us Indiana Racing Memorial Association PO Box 24500 Speedway, IN 46224-0500 info@indianaindianaracing.org
- [About IRMA](https://indianaracing.org/about_indiana_racing_memorial_association/): What is IRMA? The Indiana Racing Memorial Association, Inc. (IRMA), is a non-profit organization whose mission is to recognize the historically significant individuals, events, locations, and race tracks that have made Indiana the “Racing Capitol of the World.” Our board is comprised of individuals that represent a cross section of those involved in motor sports…
- [Home Page](https://indianaracing.org/): Indiana Racing Memorial Association Upcoming Events Steve, “The Bopper” Stapp Marker Unveil Steve, “The Bopper” Stapp with Pancho Carter and one of Stapp’s winning sprint cars. On July 2nd at 6:30pm IRMA will be unveiling a historic marker honoring Steve. It’s open to the public, and will be at the Stapp shop, 108 N. Jefferson…
- [Sample Page](https://indianaracing.org/sample-page/): This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger…
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- [Places](https://indianaracing.org/places/): Auburn Automobile Company and Cord Corporation Boyle Racing Headquarters Duesenberg Motors Company Indiana State Fairgrounds Jungle Park Speedway Salem Speedway Stutz Motor Company K&K Insuance Wabash Clay Company Whiteland Raceway Park Winchester Speedway
- [People](https://indianaracing.org/people/): John Andretti Howdy Bell Bob Carey Bryan Clauson Joe Dawson Jimmy Daywalt Floyd “Pop” Dreyer Tony Elliot Paul Goldsmith Gene Hartley Ray Harroun Paul Hazen Tony Hulman Dick Jordan Don & Mel Kenyon John Lingenfelter Bill Marvel Ray Nichels Pat O’Connor Larry Rice Johnny Rutherford Swede Savage Wilbur Shaw Don Smith Robbie Stanley Steve “The…
- [](https://indianaracing.org/stevethebopperstapp/): Steve, “The Bopper” Stapp IRMA Marker In Brownsburg, Indiana   Erected July 2nd, 2026 Steve, “The Bopper” Stapp with Pancho Carter and one of Stapp’s winning sprint cars. On July 2nd at 6:30pm IRMA will be unveiling a historic marker honoring Steve. It’s open to the public, and will be at the Stapp shop, 108…
- [Rodger Ward](https://indianaracing.org/a-j-watson-copy/): Rodger Ward Attendance 200 Unveiled May 23, 2025 Reception followed sponsored by the Speedway Chamber of Commerce with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Display of A.J. Watson designed cars. “As we remember it now, the Fifties were a golden age at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sleek front-engine cars called roadsters dominated the Indy 500,…
- [Bob Jenkins](https://indianaracing.org/bob-jenkins/): Bob Jenkins IRMA Marker In Liberty, Indiana   Attending TBD Unveiled June 8th, 2024 Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Article
- [](https://indianaracing.org/10thanniversary/): IRMA’s 10th Anniversary
- [Bill Marvel](https://indianaracing.org/bill-marvel-3/): Bill Marvel More information to come!
- [](https://indianaracing.org/swede_savage/): Swede Savage ARMA Marker In San Bernardino, California   Erected June 24th 2023 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Ceremony Article Orange…
- [Crown Hill Medallions](https://indianaracing.org/crown-hill-medallions/): Crown Hill Medallion Crown Hill Cemetery In Indianapolis, Indiana   Unveiled Sunday, June 26th, 2022 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Racing…
- [Brian Hasler](https://indianaracing.org/brian-hasler/): Brian Hasler Born 28 October 1958Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA Died 18 April 2020 Age 61Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 222; Lot 331 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Co Founder of IRMA
- [Harry Geisel](https://indianaracing.org/harry-geisel/): Harry Geisel Born 10 July 1888Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Died 19 February 1966 Age 77Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section: 66, Lot: 620 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Race Fan
- [Frank Fox](https://indianaracing.org/frank-fox/): Frank Fox Born 10 June 1877Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Died 19 April 1931 Age 53Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 104, Lot 293 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway His business interests permitted him to indulge in racing and in 1910 he entered a Pope-Hartford in…
- [Gaylord Ford](https://indianaracing.org/gaylord-ford/): Gaylord Ford Born 7 July 1889Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA Died 18 January 1953 (Age 63)Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Community Mausoleum; Corridor AA; Row 12; Level B; Depth A Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Gaylord Ford was an Indianapolis 500 Riding Mechanic.
- [Stoughton Fletcher](https://indianaracing.org/stoughton-fletcher/): Stoughton Fletcher Born 24 November 1879Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Died 8 October 1957 (Age 77)Saranac Lake, Franklin County, New York, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 7 Lot 65 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Mr. Fletcher, president of the old Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis that attempted to help…
- [Carl Fisher](https://indianaracing.org/carl-fisher/): Carl Fisher Born 12 January 1874Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA Died 15 July 1939 (Age 65)Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 13, Lot 42 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway One of the Original Founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- [Lexington Motors](https://indianaracing.org/lexington-motors/): Lexington Motors IRMA Coming to Connersville, Indiana   Unveiling September 18th, 2022 Join Indiana Racing Memorial Association and guests on September 18th, 3 p.m, at (TBD) to the unveiling of our newest marker for Lexington Motors. More information to come as we get closer to the event. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a…
- [Add Your Event](https://indianaracing.org/add-your-event/): Add Your Event Submit your event here and we will post it shortly. We will only post Racing related events. 
- [David Parry](https://indianaracing.org/david-parry/): David Parry Born 24 June 1889Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA Died 4 September 1923 (Age 34) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 56, Lot 240 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wilcox won the 1919 Indianapolis 500, leading the last 98 laps of the race after starting in the 2nd position.
- [John Newby](https://indianaracing.org/john-newby/): John Newby Born 24 June 1889Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA Died 4 September 1923 (Age 34) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 56, Lot 240 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wilcox won the 1919 Indianapolis 500, leading the last 98 laps of the race after starting in the 2nd position.
- [AC Newby](https://indianaracing.org/ac-newby/): AC Newby Born 24 June 1889Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA Died 4 September 1923 (Age 34) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 56, Lot 240 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wilcox won the 1919 Indianapolis 500, leading the last 98 laps of the race after starting in the 2nd position.
- [Eddie Edenburn](https://indianaracing.org/eddie-edenburn/): Eddie Edenburn Born  27 September 1885New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA Died 21 September 1934 (Age 48)Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, USA  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 60, Lot 713 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Race Car Official. Born Waldo Dane Edenburn, he was journalist by profession who became one…
- [Evanson Earp](https://indianaracing.org/evanson-earp/): Evanson Earp Born  17 May 1899Indiana, USA Died  9 May 1984 (Age 84)Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 47, Lot 164  Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis 500 Riding Mechanic.
- [Ronnie Duman](https://indianaracing.org/ronnie-duman/): Ronnie Duman Born 12 February 1929Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, USA Died  9 June 1968 (Age 39)West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 224, Lot 106 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Race Car Driver. Five time starter of the Indianapolis 500, 1964-68, best finish, 6th, 1968. In…
- [August Deusenburg](https://indianaracing.org/august-deusenburg/): August Deusenberg Born 12 December 1879Kirchheide, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany Died 18 January 1955 (Age 75)Camby, Marion County, Indiana, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Community Mausoleum; Corridor NN; Row 2; Level D; Depth A Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Beginning in 1914, Duesenberg entered racecars in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,…
- [Friz Deusenburg](https://indianaracing.org/friz-deusenburg/): Friz Deusenberg Born 7 September 1908Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA  Died 28 October 1976 (Age 68)Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Gerden Mausoleum; Building IV: Row 9; Level E; Depth A Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Auto Industrialist. Son and nephew of the founders of the…
- [Fredrick Deusenburg](https://indianaracing.org/fredrick-deusenburg/): Fredrick Deusenberg Born 6 December 1876Kirchheide, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany Died 26 July 1932 (Age 55)Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 104, Lot 294 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Duesenberg race cars won Indianapolis 500 races three times in the 1920s, making the brothers the first…
- [George Dickson](https://indianaracing.org/george-dickson/): George Dickson Born 15 August 1873Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Died 9 April 1957 (Age 83)Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 60, Lot 347 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway George M. Dickson, the President of the National Motor Vehicle Company, chaired the Citizen’s Lap Prize Committee,…
- [Frankie Del Roy](https://indianaracing.org/frankie-del-roy/): Frankie Del Roy Born 7 November 1912 Died 23 April 1978 (Age 65)Rush County, Indiana, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 224, Lot 866  Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis 500 Riding Mechanic; Official.
- [Jimmy Daywalt](https://indianaracing.org/jimmy-daywalt-2/): Jimmy Daywalt Born 28 August 1924Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA Died 4 April 1966 (Age 41)Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Mausoleum, D-20-BB  Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway  He qualified for the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in 1953, after failing to make the field on…
- [Floyd Davis](https://indianaracing.org/floyd-davis/): Floyd Davis Born  9 March 1905Oakford, Menard County, Illinois, USA Died 31 May 1977 (Age 72)Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 53, Lot 320 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Auto Race Car Driver. Born in Oakford, Illinois, he began his racing career as a mechanic and…
- [Hilton F. Crouch](https://indianaracing.org/hilton-f-crouch/): Hilton F. Crouch Born 16 January 1903  Died 11 July 1976 (Age 73)  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 62, Lot 82 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway A frequent partner of John Dillinger, he died in Indianapolis of a brain tumor and is buried a few yards west of Dillinger in…
- [Charles Coots](https://indianaracing.org/charles-coots/): Charles Coots Born 22 July 1851Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana, USA Died 24 April 1930 (Age 78)Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 40, Lot 263 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Was the fire chief of the Speedway area and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- [William Brown](https://indianaracing.org/william-brown/): William Brown Born 2 October 1888  Died 27 July 1951 (Age 62)Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 224, Lot 902 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway more to come
- [Wilbur Brink](https://indianaracing.org/wilbur-brink/): Wilbur Brink Born 27 October 1919Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  Died 30 May 1931 (Age 11) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 70, Lot 1062 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway In 1931, defending champion Billy Arnold was leading the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race when the rear axle broke causing him to…
- [Robert Bowes](https://indianaracing.org/robert-bowes/): Robert Bowes Born 7 August 1884Livingston County, Illinois, USA Died 23 June 1945 (Age 60) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 67, Lot 12 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis 500 Sponsor (Bowes Seal-Fast). While driving from Cincinnati to Indianapolis in 1918, Robert M. Bowes had to have his tire repaired…
- [Charles Bookwalter](https://indianaracing.org/charles-bookwalter/): Charles Bookwalter Born 7 December 1860Wabash County, Indiana, USA Died 26 October 1926 (Age 65) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 50, Lot 16 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Mayor. Served as the Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 1901 to 1903, and 1906 to 1910. Also served as a Candidate…
- [George Bignotti](https://indianaracing.org/george-bignotti/): George Bignotti Born 12 January 1916San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA Died 27 September 2013 (Age 97)Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Community Mausoleum 2A – C-19 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief mechanic for 7 Indy 500 winners George Bignotti, 97, who set a…
- [Tony Lee Bettenhausen](https://indianaracing.org/tony-lee-bettenhausen/): Tony Lee Bettenhausen Born 30 October 1951Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA Died 14 February 2000 (Age 48)Harrison County, Kentucky, USA Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 58, Lot 110 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Auto Race Car Driver. Youngest son of racing legend Melvin “Tony” Bettenhausen. Veteran of 11 Indianapolis 500-mile…
- [Erwin Baker](https://indianaracing.org/erwin-baker/): Erwin Baker Born 12 March 1882Dearborn County, Indiana, USA Died 10 May 1960 (Age 78) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 60, Lot 150 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway In 1908, Baker purchased an Indian motorcycle, began entering races and won the first race ever held at the newly built Indianapolis…
- [Gilbert Anderson](https://indianaracing.org/gilbert-anderson/): Gilbert Andersen Born 27 November 1879Horten, Vestfold County, Norway Died 20 September 1930 (Age 50) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 37, Lot 864 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Regular starter in the annual 500-mile race of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from the year it opened until 19l6, although he never…
- [George Amick](https://indianaracing.org/george-amick/): George Amick Born 24 October 1924Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon, USA Died 4 April 1959 (Age 34) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 235, Lot 723 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Auto Race Car Driver. Surviving the multi-car crash on the first lap of the 1958 Indianapolis 500, “Little George” drove the…
- [James Allison](https://indianaracing.org/james-allison/): James Allison Born 11 August 1872Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, USA Died 3 August 1928 (Age 55) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 23, Lot 2 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Businessman. Indianapolis Speedway Co-Founder. In 1927, he became the sole owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After he died in 1928,…
- [John Aitken](https://indianaracing.org/john-aitken-2/): John Aitken Born 3 May 1886Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Died 15 Oct 1918 (Age 32)Indianapolis Marion County, IndianaCause of Death: Pneumonia  Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 386, Lot 37 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Aitken competed in the Indianapolis 500 three times. He started the race twice, in 1911…
- [‘Cannonball Run’ Tour at Crown Hill](https://indianaracing.org/cannonball-run-tour-at-crown-hill/): Aitken John Allison James Amick George Andersen Gilbert Baker Erwin Bettenhausen Tony Lee Bignotti George Binford Thomas Bookwalter Charles Bowes Robert Brink Wilbur Brown William Coots Charles Crouch Hilton Davis Floyd Daywalt Jimmy Del Roy Frankie Dickson George Duesenberg Fredrick Deusenberg Friz Deusenberg August Duman Ronnie Earp Evanson Edenburn Eddie Elliott Robert Eppen Ernest Fisher…
- [Howdy Wilcox](https://indianaracing.org/howdy-wilcox/): Howdy Wilcox Born 24 June 1889Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA Died 4 September 1923 (Age 34) Buried Crown Hill CemeteryIndianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,Resting in Section 56, Lot 240 Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wilcox won the 1919 Indianapolis 500, leading the last 98 laps of the race after starting in the 2nd position.
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- [Bill Marvel](https://indianaracing.org/bill-marvel-2/): Bill Marvel Attendance 100 Unveiled September 27th, 2022 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”billmarvel”]
- [Boyle Racing Headquarter](https://indianaracing.org/boyle-racing-headquarter/): Attendance 210 People Boyle Racing Headquarter IRMA Marker In Indianapolis, Indiana   Unveiled November 20th, 2021 More information to come! If you attend and have any photos or videos you want to post to this page please use the post image url below or email Tom Mills at tmills@ischamp.com.  More to come on here from…
- [Whiteland Raceway](https://indianaracing.org/1139-2/): Whiteland Raceway IRMA Marker In Whiteland, Indiana   Unveiled July 10th 2022 Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”whitelandraceway”] Whiteland Raceway Park Youtube…
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- [Bob Tattersall](https://indianaracing.org/bob-tattersall/): Attendance 150 People Bob Tattersall IRMA Marker In Streator, Illinois   Unveiled on August,10th 2021 Ceremony Article Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Bob Tattersall Remembered…
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- [Bill Marvel](https://indianaracing.org/bill-marvel/): Bill Marvel More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated. 
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- [John Andretti](https://indianaracing.org/john-andretti/): John Andretti More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”johnandretti”]
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- [Howdy Bell](https://indianaracing.org/howdy-bell/): Attendance 110 People Howdy Bell Installed August 24th, 2023 Unveiled March 7th, 2020 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Brownsburg Memorial Trail…
- [Johnny Rutherford](https://indianaracing.org/johnny-rutherford/): Attendance 75 People Johnny Rutherford Unveiled November 9th, 2019 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”johnnyrutherford”]
- [Robbie Stanley](https://indianaracing.org/robbie-stanley/): Attendance 75 People Robbie Stanley Unveiled October, 26th, 2019 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”robbiestanley”]
- [Newport Hill Climb](https://indianaracing.org/newport-hill-climb/): Attendance 400 People Newport Hill Climb Unveiled September 28th, 2019 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”newporthillclimb”]
- [Paul Hazen](https://indianaracing.org/paul-hazen/): Attendance 600 People Paul Hazen Unveiled August 21st, 2019 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”paulhazen”]
- [The Legendary Racing Vukoviches](https://indianaracing.org/the-legendary-racing-vukoviches/): Attendance 100 People The Legendary Racing Vukoviches Unveiled June 8th, 2019 More information to come! [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”thelegendaryracingvukoviches”]
- [John Lingenfelter](https://indianaracing.org/john-lingenfelter/): Attendance 140 People John Lingenfelter Unveiled June 7th, 2019 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”johnlingenfelter”] Ceremony Article
- [The Bettenhausens](https://indianaracing.org/the-bettenhausens/): The Bettenhausens Attendance 60 People Unveiled April 13th, 2019 From the Chicago Tribune (Link) Tinley Park’s first family of racing is officially historic. A non-profit group that has installed dozens of historic markers dedicated to the sport of car racing all around Indiana ventured out of that state for the first time to erect a…
- [Dick Jordan](https://indianaracing.org/dick-jordan/): Dick Jordan Unveiled April 10th, 2019 Park Unveiling March 19th, 2024 More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Ceremony Article Article for Unveiling
- [Bloomington Speedway/Racing Kinsers](https://indianaracing.org/bloomington-speedway-racing-kinsers/): Attendance 100 People Bloomington Speedway/Racing Kinsers Unveiled August 16th, 2018 More information to come! [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”bloomingtonspeedway-racingkinsers”] Bloomington Speedway
- [Charlie Wiggins](https://indianaracing.org/charlie-wiggins/): Attendance 40 People Charlie Wiggins Unveiled June 23rd, 2018 More information to come! [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”charliewiggins”]
- [Anderson Speedway/Little 500](https://indianaracing.org/anderson-speedway-little-500/): Anderson Speedway/Little 500 Attemdamce 10,100 Unveiled May 26th, 2018 More information to come! Anderson Speedway Article Article About Little 500 Hall of Fame Inductees About Anderson Speedway was built in 1948 by legendary promoter Joe Helpling. It was two Anderson Councilmen that suggested Helping build a racetrack INSTEAD of a bowling ally.  In 1948, Sun…
- [Indiana State Fairground](https://indianaracing.org/indiana-state-fairground/): Attendance 25 People Indiana State Fairgrounds Unveiled May 24th, 2018 Tom Johnson of Sherpherd Insurance, who promoted the Hoosier Hundred at the fairgrounds track for several years, spoke about the historical importance of the track, its races, and drivers who competed. Following he unveiled the marker. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3…
- [USAC Plane Crash Victims](https://indianaracing.org/usac-plane-crash-victims/): Attendance 150 People USAC Plane Crash Victims Erected April 23rd, 2018 Unveiling during a Memorial Service at the Arlington Christian Church followed by procession to cemetery where the marker was installed and gravestone dedicated. More information to come! [upg-list perrow=”3″ perpage=”6″ album=”usacplanecrashvictims”] Ceremony Article Ceremony News
- [Floyd (Pop) Dreyer](https://indianaracing.org/floyd-pop-dreyer/): Attendance 150 People Floyd (Pop) Dreyer *Due to damage to the marker it will be not on be on display until repairs are made to the marker. Unveiled April 21st 2018 Unveiling preceded fundraising event. Retired Driver Sarah Fisher and Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Peter Lacy, a marker sponsor, spoke during the ceremony. More…
- [Don & Mel Kenyon](https://indianaracing.org/don-mel-kenyon/): Attendance 125 People Don & Mel Kenyon Unveiled April 15th, 2018 Unveiling on Mel’s birthday at the Ulen Country Club hosted by Mayor Matt Gentry. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana,…
- [United States Auto Club First Race](https://indianaracing.org/united-states-auto-club-first-race/): Attendance 30 People United States Auto Club First Race Unveiled November 11th, 2017 Unveiling followed the Veterans Day Parade, which concluded at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Carolyn Hartley John, whose first husband drove in the first race, unveiled the marker. IMS Historian Donald Davidson facilitated a round table discussion in Memorial Hall afterwards.…
- [Paul Goldsmith](https://indianaracing.org/paul-goldsmith/): Attendance 60 People Paul Goldsmith Unveiled October 28th, 2017 Donald Davidson. Unveiled by Eleanor Nichels and Paul Goldsmith, More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your help is…
- [Ray Nichels](https://indianaracing.org/ray-nichels/): Attendance 60 People Ray Nichels Unveiled October 28th, 2017 Held during luncheon at Hildebrandt Center. Presentation by IMS Historin Donald Davidson. Unveiled by Eleanor Nichels and Paul Goldsmith, More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of…
- [Duesenberg Motors Company](https://indianaracing.org/duesenberg-motors-company/): Attendance 125 People Duesenberg Motors Company Unveiled September 2nd, 2017 Held during the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. Unveiling by Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Executive Director Laura Brinkman. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of…
- [Auburn Automobile Company and Cord Corporation](https://indianaracing.org/auburn-automobile-company-and-cord-corporation/): Auburn Automobile Company and Cord Corporation Attendance 125 Unveiled September 2nd, 2017 Held during the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. Unveiling by Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Executive Director Laura Brinkman. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the…
- [R&R Manufacturing](https://indianaracing.org/rr-manufacturing/): Attendance 125 People R&R Manufacturing Unveiled August 25th, 2017 Honoring R&R Racing, founded in 1927 by Robert Roof, and entrepreneur, Mryon B. Reynolds. Their patented racing components and speed equipment was renowned in racing circles world wide. IMS Historian was be speaking, and IMS Radio Network broadcaster, Howdy Bell as MC. This was part of…
- [“Cannon Ball” Baker](https://indianaracing.org/markers/cannon-ball-baker/): Attendance 50 People “Cannon Ball” Baker Unveiled August 19th, 2017 Indiana Historical Bureau marker for which IRMA provided funds. IRMA Co-Founder Brian Hasler among speakers at unveiling event. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of…
- [Crown Hill Racing Legends](https://indianaracing.org/crown-hill-racing-legends/): Attendance 150 People Crown Hill Racing Legends Unveiled June 25th, 2017 Held near Carl Fisher Mausoleum. Howdy Bell was Master of Ceremonies. Donald Davidson was featured presenter. Re-enactors of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founders Arthur Newby, Frank Wheeler, Carl Fisher, and James Allison appeared at their respective gravesites. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a…
- [K&K Insurance](https://indianaracing.org/kk-insurance/): Attendance 445 People K&K Insurance Unveiled May 10th, 2017 Howdy Bell was Master of Ceremonies. Employees of K&K Insurance attended. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your…
- [George Souders and Roscoe Sarles](https://indianaracing.org/george-souders-and-roscoe-sarles/): Attendance 100 People George Souders and Roscoe Sarles Unveiled April 21st, 2017 Howdy Bell was Master of Ceremonies and Donald Davidson featured presenter. Unveiling assisted by Tippecanoe County Commissioner David Byers and Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to…
- [Bryan Clauson](https://indianaracing.org/bryan-clauson/): Attendance 250 People Bryan Clauson Unveiled April 8th, 2017 Howdy Bell was Master of Ceremonies and Bob Jenkins featured presenter. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to sustain our mission of memorializing the history of motorsports in Indiana, and throughout the nation. Your…
- [500 Festival](https://indianaracing.org/500-festival/): Attendance 100 People 500 Festival Unveiled April 5th, 2017 500 Festival CEO Bob Bryant presented. Assisted by 500 Festival Directors and 500 Festival Foundation Directors. Held during 500 Festival Members Event presented by Fifth Third Bank. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on public and private donations to…
- [Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founders](https://indianaracing.org/indianapolis-motor-speedway-founders/): Attendance 100 People Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founders Unveiled December 14th, 2016 Reception in Allison Mansion sponsored by Marian University with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Representatives from all previous historic marker communities invited to celebration. Remarks by Marian President Daniel Elsener and IMS President Doug Boles. Re-enactors of IMS Founders Arthur Newby, Frank Wheeler,…
- [Tony Elliott](https://indianaracing.org/tony-elliott/): Attendance 100 People Tony Elliott Unveiled December 8th, 2016 Held on INDYCAR stage during PRI (Performance Racing Industry) Trade Show at the Indiana Convention Center accessible to the public. Master of Ceremonies was Robin Miller. Guests included USAC Driver Dave Darland. More information to come! Donate IRMA is a 501c3 organization, and we depend on…
- [Chevrolet Family](https://indianaracing.org/chevrolet-family/): Attendance 60 People Chevrolet Family Unveiled November 19th, 2016 Held in conjunction with placement of new grave markers and blessing of gravesites with presentation by IMS Historian Donald Davidson. Blessing of Chevrolet graves and those of “Dutch” Bauman and Harry Endicott by INDYCAR Ministry Chaplain Fr. Glenn O’Connor. Luncheon follows at Bynum’s Steakhouse. More information…

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