2011 Ford Fusion Stock Car, Driven by Trevor Bayne. On Loan from Wood Brothers Racing.

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Artifact Overview

Formed in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. That legacy continued when Trevor Bayne drove #21 to victory at the 2011 Daytona 500. Wood Brothers is noted for quick, rehearsed pit stops and exclusive use of Ford Motor Company cars. Bayne, who turned 20 the day before the race, became the Daytona 500's youngest winner.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Stock car (Racing car)

Date Made

2011

Subject Date

2011

Creator Notes

Made by Ford Motor Company and the Wood Brothers Racing team.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America

Object ID

IL.241.1

Dimensions

Length: 202 in
Width: 75 in
Height: 58 in

Specifications

Make & Model: 2011 Ford Fusion (stock car racing)
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: Ford V-8, overhead valves, 357 cubic inches
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Height: 60 inches
Width: 75.5 inches
Wheelbase: 110 inches
Overall length: 200.5 inches
Weight: 3475 pounds
Horsepower: 450
Pounds per horsepower: 7.7
Competition History: Winner, 2011 Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Florida