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