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

Paul Hazen

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 6, 2023

1. Paul Hazen Marker

Inscription. 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.

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Erected by Indiana Racing Memorial Association.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Racing Memorial Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 40° 30.637′ N, 86° 8.486′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

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: We Care Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Albert Berryman (approx. 1.1 miles away); 1850s Railroad Workers' Quarters (approx. 1.3 miles away); Douglass School (approx. 1.3

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 6, 2023

2. Paul Hazen Marker

miles away); Dr. Henry C. Cole (approx. 1½ miles away); George Tate House (approx. 1½ miles away); L.E.&W. Railroad Depot (approx. 1½ miles away); March on Washington, 1963 (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kokomo.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 6, 2023

3. Paul Hazen Marker

Kokomo Speedway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 6, 2023

4. Kokomo Speedway

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 394 times since then and 43 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.