Ray Harroun

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Racing
gptkbp:awarded_to the winner's trophy at Indianapolis 500
gptkbp:birth_date 1879-01-12
October 15, 1879
gptkbp:career_end 1911
gptkbp:career_start 1909
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:competed_in early 20th century auto racing
gptkbp:contributed_to safety features in racing
gptkbp:death_date 1968-01-19
January 19, 1968
gptkbp:drove the first car to win Indianapolis 500
gptkbp:has_achievements multiple race wins
gptkbp:has_appeared_in gptkb:Marmon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ray Harroun
gptkbp:influence future race car designs
gptkbp:influenced the design of race cars
gptkbp:inspired future generations of racers
the use of mirrors in racing cars
gptkbp:involved_in automobile engineering
gptkbp:is_featured_in documentaries about racing history
automobile racing history books
gptkbp:is_recognized_by various racing organizations
his contributions to auto racing
gptkbp:known_for Innovations in racing technology
his innovative racing techniques
gptkbp:legacy pioneer in auto racing
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_achievement First winner of the Indianapolis 500
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:the_Motorsports_Hall_of_Fame_of_America
gptkbp:notable_race gptkb:Indianapolis_500
gptkbp:notable_rivalry other early race car drivers
gptkbp:participated_in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Spencer,_Indiana
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:precedent for future Indianapolis 500 races
gptkbp:record fastest lap in 1911 Indianapolis 500
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Marmon_Wasp
gptkbp:runs_through gptkb:Marmon
gptkbp:significance first to use a rearview mirror in a race
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mabel_Harroun
gptkbp:team gptkb:Marmon
gptkb:Marmon_Motor_Car_Company
gptkbp:was_a mentor to young drivers
celebrated champion of the Indianapolis 500
celebrated figure in motorsport
key player in the evolution of motorsport.
legend in American racing history
mechanic before racing
member of the Automobile Racing Club of America
pioneer of American motorsport
pioneer of speed in racing
public figure in the automotive industry
symbol of innovation in racing
key figure in the early days of the Indianapolis 500
gptkbp:was_involved_in the development of racing regulations
gptkbp:was_known_for his strategic racing style
gptkbp:won gptkb:first_Indianapolis_500
gptkb:the_first_Indianapolis_500
gptkbp:year 1911
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indianapolis_500
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5