R&R Racing
By the early 20th century automobile racing had captured the imagination of the country. At thousands of county fair dirt tracks young drivers, in home built cars, battled weekly for fame and glory. Robert M. Roof was one such youngster. Roof's interests, however soon switched to the engineering side of the sport. And, from here in Anderson, over the course of 40 years, Roof became one of auto racing's most prolific, and renowned equipment designers and manufacturers.
Roof came to Anderson in 1911 with Anderson Foundry & Machine, then moved to Laurel Motor Company as Chief Engineer. In 1927, Roof partnered with local businessman Myron B. Reynolds to form RR Manufacturing. With Roof's creative ideas and Reynolds' entrepreneurial acumen, they produced innovative racing products that were often tested by Anderson's own National Driving Champion, Bob Carey. Roof is hailed today for his vast influence on early racing development.
Erected 2017 by Indiana Racing Memorial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 40° 5.386′ N, 85° 39.284′ W. Marker is in Anderson, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Moravian Mission (approx. 1.2 miles away); Park Place Church Of God (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Anderson Street Railway (approx. 1˝ miles away); Old Main (approx. 1.6 miles away); Remy Electric Company (approx. 1.6 miles away); Paramount Theatre (approx. 1.6 miles away); "Pioneer Rock" (approx. 1.7 miles away); Anderson High School World War I Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
