Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul Hazen
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 6, 2023
1. Paul Hazen Marker
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Paul Hazen. . There's little doubt that Paul Hazen ranks as one of the most prolific sprint car owners in American racing history. From his start in 1957, he's won hundreds of features, numerous track championships, including many here at Kokomo Speedway. and sprint car racing's biggest events. Despite all that success, it's interesting that Paul didn't grow up around racing or going to races. He simply liked driving fast. "After a while. I decided if I wanted to go fast, it'd be better on the track." Paul explains., Paul spent 10 successful years driving. He won races and captured track championships. Yet his decision to retire and focus on owning and developing the car and drivers, brought even more success and satisfaction. Some of racings best have driven his famed #57 cars, often becoming winners for the first time. Tony Elliot, Larry Rice, Jeff Gordon, Johnny Parsons Jr, Robbie Stanly, Dave Darland, and Jon Stanbrough, to name a few, are among those who are a part of the enduring legacy of Paul Hazen., For more information go to: www.racingmemorial.org
There's little doubt that Paul Hazen
ranks as one of the most prolific sprint
car owners in American racing history.
From his start in 1957, he's won hundreds
of features, numerous track championships,
including many here at Kokomo Speedway.
and sprint car racing's biggest events. Despite all
that success, it's interesting that Paul didn't grow
up around racing or going to races. He simply
liked driving fast. "After a while. I decided if I
wanted to go fast, it'd be better on the track."
Paul explains.
Paul spent 10 successful years driving. He won races and captured track championships. Yet his decision to retire and focus on owning and developing the car and drivers, brought even more success and satisfaction. Some of racings best have driven his famed #57 cars, often becoming winners for the first time. Tony Elliot, Larry Rice, Jeff Gordon, Johnny Parsons Jr, Robbie Stanly, Dave Darland, and Jon Stanbrough, to name a few, are among those who are a part of the enduring legacy of Paul Hazen.
For more information go to: www.racingmemorial.org
Erected by Indiana Racing Memorial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 40° 30.637′
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N, 86° 8.486′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. Marker is on Davis Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker sits on the grounds of the Kokomo Speedway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2455 N Davis Road, Kokomo IN 46902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
