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

Larry Rice

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

1. Larry Rice Marker

Inscription.
Larry Rice lived a life full of accomplishment, reaching the pinnacle of success in the sport he was passionate about, auto racing. A two-time starter in the Indianapolis 500, he won Co-Rookie Of The Year honors in 1978. He was twice the USAC Silver Crown Champion in 1977 and 1981. In 1973, he won the USAC National Midget Championship. That achievement, along with his 15 national midget wins, propelled him to being inducted into the National Midget Racing Hall of Fame in 1993.

Before Larry retired in 1991, he won every major USAC event, including the 1981 Hoosier Hundred. Larry’s immense popularity was international, having raced in New Zealand and Australia. After racing he became an adept broadcaster. For twenty years he did radio and TV, starring with Gary Lee, in ESPN’s award winning, “Saturday Night Thunder”. Beyond hs many successes, its Larry’s kindness and geniality that are best recalled. Born in Linden, Indiana, it was Brownsburg that Larry called home.

Erected 2016 by Indiana Racing Memorial Association Indiana Bi-Centennial Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these

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topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Racing Memorial Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 39° 51.528′ N, 86° 23.577′ W. Marker is in Brownsburg, Indiana, in Hendricks County. It is at the intersection of North Green Street (Indiana Route 267) and Interstate 74, on the right when traveling south on North Green Street. The marker stands in a parklet behind motel and restaurant, at the trailhead. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Northfield Dr, Brownsburg IN 46112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bill Marvel

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

2. Larry Rice Marker

(approx. 0.6 miles away); Dick Jordan (approx. ¾ mile away); The 9/11 Attack on America – We Will Not Forget (approx. ¾ mile away); Timeline of Events September 11, 2001 (approx. ¾ mile away); Howdy Bell (approx. one mile away); The Civil War (approx. 2 miles away); The Vietnam War (approx. 2 miles away); World War II (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsburg.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

3. Larry Rice Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 16, 2026

4. Larry Rice Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 16, 2026

5. Larry Rice Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on June 28, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.