Automobile Racing Trophy, 1910
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Artifact Overview
In 1910, city boosters opened the Denver Motor Speedway to host events in the growing sport of auto racing. Races attracted thousands of spectators to the 3 1/4-mile dirt oval track in the speedway's opening months. Sponsors awarded prize money and trophies to victorious drivers. The thrill did not last long, however; the speedway closed in 1911.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1910
Subject Date
15 October 1910
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.0.9.35
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Sterling silver
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 12 in
Inscriptions
Engraved on obverse:
FIRST PRIZE / 30 MILE RACE / GIVEN BY / DENVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY ASSN. / OCT.15.1910. / WON BY / MODEL-T-FORD / DRIVEN BY WM THORNEY / TIME, 36, MIN, 48, SEC
Bottom:
1236C / 925 / 100 FINE / STERLING
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