1914 Indianapolis 500
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The 4th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 30, 1914.
1914 Indianapolis 500 program cover
Georges Boillot set the fastest time during the elimination trials, exceeding 125 miles per hour (201 km/h) along the straights.
The 1914 winning car, now located at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame and Museum
Winner René Thomas
1915 Indianapolis 500
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The 5th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 31, 1915. The traditional race date of May 30 fell on a Sunday, but race organizers declined
1914 Indianapolis 500
…Pace car driver Carl G. Fisher Starter Thomas J. Hay Honorary referee John A. Wilson Estimated attendance 110,000 Chronology Previous Next 1913 1915 The 4th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 30, 1914. René Thomas was the race winner…
1915 Indianapolis 500 program cover
Ralph DePalma at the 1915 Indianapolis 500