The Indianapolis Speedway and its annual 500-mile saga would not have lasted if not for its drivers and their remarkable stories. This episode considers the 1911 Marmon 32 Speedster known as the Wasp, and the hero of that day, Ray Harroun.

Why would a stately luxury brand need a speedster in its automobile lineup? To go fast? To tear around corners? Why, Jeeves, what nonsense–slow down–you’ll spill our brandy!

In this episode we’ll look at the speedsters in three series of Packards, but also, check out their variants!