NASCAR Grand National Racing Trophy Won by Buck Baker, 1956
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Carl Kiekhaefer's team dominated NASCAR in 1955 and 1956. The car that won this trophy was driven by 1956 NASCAR national champion Buck Baker. Kiekhaefer, who founded boat engine builder Mercury Marine, was among the first team owners to run a highly professional operation with dynamometer tests for his engines, transporter trailers for his cars, and uniforms for his crew.
Carl Kiekhaefer's team dominated NASCAR in 1955 and 1956. The car that won this trophy was driven by 1956 NASCAR national champion Buck Baker. Kiekhaefer, who founded boat engine builder Mercury Marine, was among the first team owners to run a highly professional operation with dynamometer tests for his engines, transporter trailers for his cars, and uniforms for his crew.
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1956
Subject Date
1956
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
Object ID
2003.13.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 22.5 in
Diameter: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
Plaque on front: GRAND NATIONAL RACE / CHARLOTTE SPEEDWAY / 1956
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