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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 39° 51.528′ N, 86° 23.577′

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W. Marker is in Brownsburg, Indiana, in Hendricks County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robbie Stanley (approx. 2.1 miles away); Adrian A. Parsons / Indiana's Soybean Pioneer (approx. 8.3 miles away); Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 8.3 miles away); New Augusta (approx. 8.4 miles away); Maplelawn Farmstead (approx. 9.2 miles away); Samuel Luther Thompson (approx. 9.3 miles away); Patrick H. Sullivan (approx. 9.3 miles away); Original Plat Historical Block No. 8 (approx. 9.4 miles away).

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

2. Larry Rice Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

3. Larry Rice Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.