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Ray Harroun

American race-car driver
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    Indianapolis 500

    In 1911 Ray Harroun won the first Indy 500. The record for most wins is held by A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, and Hélio Castroneves, all of whom have four victories. The Indy 500, along with the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand…

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    In 1911 Ray Harroun won the first Indy 500. The record for most wins is held by A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, and Hélio Castroneves, all of whom have four victories. The Indy 500, along with the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand…

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