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It wasn't just the first Indianapolis 500, it was the first 500-mile race, period. The winner was the only solo driver. Ray Haroun didn't need someone to help watch out for other cars. He used his new invention: A rearview mirror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1911: The First Indy 500

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