Burman's World Record at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

These articles from the May 29, 1911 edition of the Indianapolis News paint a vivid picture of the build-up to the first Indianapolis 500. The front page story talking about the expectation that 50,000 visitors were expected in the city underscores the community support for the event and their recognition of the positive impact on the local community. There is also a nice profile of young Joe Dawson who was teammate to winner Ray Harroun at Marmon that year. Finally, probably the most substantive article for race fans is the item on Wild Bob Burman record shattering drive for the mile distance on a track in the famous Blitzen Benz.

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