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In 1911 a new race was run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A 500 mile race, the likes of which the world had never seen. Crafty Ray Harroun and his Marmon team developed a single seat car at a time when riding mechanics were the norm. The idea was to allow for a car with less weight and better streamlining. The lack of a riding mechanic to warn the driver of oncoming cars necessitated the use of a rear-view mirror - possibly the first use of it on a car. Harroun also realized that if he pushed his car over 75 mph his tires would deteriorate rapidly. Harroun developed a strategy to pace himself, going no faster than 75mph. He boldly predicted that his tried and true car and his strategy would win the race - he was right, finishing the race at an average speed of just under 75mph.

1911 Wasp

Driver: Ray Harroun

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Decals for use wtih our (out of production) Marmon Wasp resin model kit. Due to the complex nature of fitting the pinstripes to the car, this set of decals is only available in 1/25 scale to fit our resin body.

1911 Wasp

Driver: Ray Harroun

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