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- World's Track Award Won by Barney Oldfield, 1903 - The fearless driver Barney Oldfield won many awards at the controls of the Ford-built race car "999." In 1903, Oldfield set the mile-track world's record at the Empire City meet. Oldfield in the "999" sped around the track in 55 and 4/5 seconds. Officials awarded Oldfield this medal for his accomplishment claiming him "World's Track Champion."
- July 25, 1903
- Collections - Artifact
World's Track Award Won by Barney Oldfield, 1903
The fearless driver Barney Oldfield won many awards at the controls of the Ford-built race car "999." In 1903, Oldfield set the mile-track world's record at the Empire City meet. Oldfield in the "999" sped around the track in 55 and 4/5 seconds. Officials awarded Oldfield this medal for his accomplishment claiming him "World's Track Champion."
- International Cup Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904 - Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.
- November 08, 1904
- Collections - Artifact
International Cup Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904
Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.