Racing Suit Worn by Erin Crocker While Competing in the 2003 Season of World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
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Artifact Overview
Erin Crocker competed in her first professional races while studying at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where she earned a degree in 2003. Sensing a great recruiting opportunity, the school sponsored Crocker's World of Outlaws sprint car racing efforts following her graduation. In 2006, Crocker became the first woman to run a full season in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sports uniform
Date Made
circa 2003
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.92.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Erin Crocker Evernham.
Material
Nomex (Fiber)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 62.25 in (collar to ankle)
Width: 15 in (at shoulders)
Inscriptions
on front of collar:
LEAF
on chest:
Rensselaer
on belt:
Erin Crocker
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