Ford Racing 200th Funny Car Win Banner, 2011

Summary

On July 8, 2011, Ford Motor Company celebrated its 200th tournament win in NHRA drag racing's Funny Car class. Mike Neff, driving for John Force Racing, earned the victory at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, held at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. Signers of this commemorative banner included Neff, Force, and Ford Racing head Jamie Allison.

On July 8, 2011, Ford Motor Company celebrated its 200th tournament win in NHRA drag racing's Funny Car class. Mike Neff, driving for John Force Racing, earned the victory at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, held at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. Signers of this commemorative banner included Neff, Force, and Ford Racing head Jamie Allison.

Artifact

Banner

Date Made

2011

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.10.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Racing.

Material

Synthetic fiber

Color

Blue

Dimensions

Height: 36 in

Width: 96 in

Inscriptions

Inscription: Ford Racing 200th Funny Car Win; NHRA; Ford Drive One.

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