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NASCAR Grand National Racing Trophy Won by Buck Baker, 1956

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Artifact Overview

Carl Kiekhaefer's team dominated NASCAR in 1955 and 1956. The car that won this trophy was driven by 1956 NASCAR national champion Buck Baker. Kiekhaefer, who founded boat engine builder Mercury Marine, was among the first team owners to run a highly professional operation with dynamometer tests for his engines, transporter trailers for his cars, and uniforms for his crew.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trophy (Object)

Date Made

1956

Subject Date

1956

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2003.13.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant Material)

Dimensions

Height: 22.75 in
Width: 7.25 in
Depth: 6 in

Inscriptions

Plaque on front: GRAND NATIONAL / CIRCUIT WINNER / ORANGE SPEEDWAY / 1956
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