Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jimmy Daywalt

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 8, 2021

1. Jimmy Daywalt Marker

Inscription.
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. A State of Indiana Bicentennial Project For more information go to www.indianaracing.org

Erected 2016 by Indiana Racing Memorial Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports.

Location. 40° 47.825′

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N, 85° 49.218′ W. Marker is in Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash County. Marker is at the intersection of East Market Street (Indiana Route 15) and South Wabash (Indiana 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.

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 line); Dr. James H. Ford / New Flour Exchange (about 400 feet away); First Electrically Lighted City (about 500 feet away); Thomas F. Payne / Modoc (about 600 feet away); Brush Carbon Arc Light (about 600 feet away); Wabash County Honor Rolls (about 700 feet away); James H. Emmett (about 700 feet away); Memorial Tree (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wabash.

More about this marker. Caution: East Market is a One-Way Street.

Additional keywords. Auto Racing

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 8, 2021

2. Jimmy Daywalt Marker

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

logo of the Indiana Racing Memorial Association

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 272 times since then and 17 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.