Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jimmy Daywalt
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 8, 2021
1. Jimmy Daywalt Marker
Few race car drivers represented their sport like Wabash, Indiana's Jimmy Daywalt, born here on August 28th, 1924. Handsome, articulate, and talented, he raced his way from the rough, dangerous dirt tracks and bullrings to the top echelon of auto racing, the Indianapolis 500. Jimmy dropped out of Wabash High School during World War II, joined the Air Corp, and flew B-24's over Germany. When he returned to Wabash after the war, he pursued a racing career in earnest.
First with the CSRA and then with the AAA, he succeeded at every level, meeting his ultimate goal of making the Indianapolis 500. In 1953 he won the prestigious "Rookie of the Year" award, following that with seven more 500 appearances. In 1954 he qualified in the middle of row one, and led the race, proving he had the talent to win the 500. Although he fell short of that goal, Jimmy remained on of racings most beloved drivers until he untimely death from cancer, April 4, 1966.
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Location. 40° 47.825′ N, 85° 49.218′ W. Marker is in Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash County. It is at the intersection of East Market Street (Indiana Route 15) and South Wabash ( Route 13), on the right when traveling west on East Market Street. The marker is in front of Wabash County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 E Market St, Wabash IN 46992, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wabash, Indiana (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 8, 2021
2. Jimmy Daywalt Marker
More about this marker. Caution: East Market is a One-Way Street.
Additional keywords. Auto Racing
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 8, 2021
3. Jimmy Daywalt Marker
full view of marker, as seen looking east on Market Street, from South Wabash
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 8, 2021
4. Jimmy Daywalt Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
