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- Coming Soon to The Henry Ford — Driven to Win: Racing in America - Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation will soon be home to our newest exhibit, Driven to Win: Racing in America, among the most comprehensive looks at automobile racing in the United States.
- January 16, 2020
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Coming Soon to The Henry Ford — Driven to Win: Racing in America
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation will soon be home to our newest exhibit, Driven to Win: Racing in America, among the most comprehensive looks at automobile racing in the United States.
- Remembering Parnelli Jones (1933-2024) - Auto racing lost a legend, and The Henry Ford lost a friend, when Parnelli Jones passed away on June 4, 2024. Rufus Parnell Jones (an aunt gave him his lifelong nickname, “Parnelli”) was born August 12, 1933, in Texarkana, Texas.
- June 08, 2024
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Remembering Parnelli Jones (1933-2024)
Auto racing lost a legend, and The Henry Ford lost a friend, when Parnelli Jones passed away on June 4, 2024. Rufus Parnell Jones (an aunt gave him his lifelong nickname, “Parnelli”) was born August 12, 1933, in Texarkana, Texas.
- Fast Lap: Sarah Fisher - Sarah Fisher raced quarter midgets and go-karts before age 10, and became only the third woman — and the youngest — to compete in the Indy 500 in 2000. Get a quick look at her career and accomplishments on our blog.
- March 04, 2021
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Fast Lap: Sarah Fisher
Sarah Fisher raced quarter midgets and go-karts before age 10, and became only the third woman — and the youngest — to compete in the Indy 500 in 2000. Get a quick look at her career and accomplishments on our blog.
- Capturing a Moment: How We Created a Display for Henry Ford’s “Sweepstakes” - On October 10, 1901, Henry Ford made history by overcoming the favored Alexander Winton in his first-ever automobile race. Learn how we translated that event into the introductory display for our exhibition Driven to Win: Racing in America.
- February 27, 2021
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Capturing a Moment: How We Created a Display for Henry Ford’s “Sweepstakes”
On October 10, 1901, Henry Ford made history by overcoming the favored Alexander Winton in his first-ever automobile race. Learn how we translated that event into the introductory display for our exhibition Driven to Win: Racing in America.
- Janet Guthrie: Breaking Indy's Glass Ceiling - Explore the inspiring story of Janet Guthrie, the first woman race car driver to qualify and compete in both the Indy 500 and Daytona 500.
- March 01, 2021
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Janet Guthrie: Breaking Indy's Glass Ceiling
Explore the inspiring story of Janet Guthrie, the first woman race car driver to qualify and compete in both the Indy 500 and Daytona 500.
- "How Are We Going to Do That?": Driven to Win Vehicle Installation - Go behind the scenes to learn how we applied expertise and creativity to move several historic and significant race cars into our newest exhibit, Driven to Win: Racing in America.
- February 24, 2021
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"How Are We Going to Do That?": Driven to Win Vehicle Installation
Go behind the scenes to learn how we applied expertise and creativity to move several historic and significant race cars into our newest exhibit, Driven to Win: Racing in America.
- Wendell Scott: Breaking NASCAR’s Color Barrier - Wendell Scott overcame obstacles, including the insidious challenge of racism, to become the first African American driver to compete full-time in NASCAR’s top-level Cup Series. Learn his story on our blog.
- February 12, 2021
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Wendell Scott: Breaking NASCAR’s Color Barrier
Wendell Scott overcame obstacles, including the insidious challenge of racism, to become the first African American driver to compete full-time in NASCAR’s top-level Cup Series. Learn his story on our blog.
- Remembering Dan Gurney (1931-2018) - Race car driver and friend of The Henry Ford Dan Gurney leaves behind a rich and enduring legacy. His spirit, determination, and accomplishments will continue to inspire generations to come.
- January 16, 2018
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Remembering Dan Gurney (1931-2018)
Race car driver and friend of The Henry Ford Dan Gurney leaves behind a rich and enduring legacy. His spirit, determination, and accomplishments will continue to inspire generations to come.
- Exceptional Engines - Take a fascinating look at the machines that move us with Curator of Transportation Matt Anderson. Explore some of the more unusual automobile engines in The Henry Ford’s collection, like Franklin’s air-cooled crosshead of 1905 or Chrysler’s experimental gas turbine of 1963. The heart of any car is its engine, and through the evolution of engine design and technology, we discover the importance of how innovation and diversity shape the automotive landscape.
- May 30, 2024
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Exceptional Engines
Take a fascinating look at the machines that move us with Curator of Transportation Matt Anderson. Explore some of the more unusual automobile engines in The Henry Ford’s collection, like Franklin’s air-cooled crosshead of 1905 or Chrysler’s experimental gas turbine of 1963. The heart of any car is its engine, and through the evolution of engine design and technology, we discover the importance of how innovation and diversity shape the automotive landscape.
- Innovation Nation, Season 3 - <p>The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 3, Mo Rocca explores topics on Susana Hunter Quilts, Pioneering Female Aviators, Locomotive Parts, and more!</p>
- March 31, 2017
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Innovation Nation, Season 3
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 3, Mo Rocca explores topics on Susana Hunter Quilts, Pioneering Female Aviators, Locomotive Parts, and more!