Caring for the Borg-Warner trophy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

105 faces wrap across the Borg-Warner trophy. Each Indianapolis 500 winner is immortalized within the sterling silver prize.

However the trophy is not with out its quirks. Just like the face of Anton Hulman Jr. which is the one one molded in gold. Or Tom Sneva who’s the one driver with sun shades on his face. 

The 110-pound trophy has been round for 85 years, and has seen its justifiable share of modifications. With every new winner, the trophy modifications in top and weight. Even after 85 years, the Borg-Warner trophy continues to captivate individuals.

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“It is 85 years outdated and it is clearly seen quite a lot of historical past,” Steve Shunck, a consultant with Borg-Warner mentioned. “It is seen 4 four-time winners. It is seen one-time winners. However similar to milk and the wreath, it is part of an amazing custom on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.” 

Hidden within the backside half of the trophy is a gap that has change into a time capsule. The one particular person to look inside is artist William Behrends of Tryon, North Carolina, who creates the faces for the trophy every year. Inside are objects left behind by earlier Indianapolis 500 winners, in addition to different issues reminiscent of two-dollar payments, IndyCar memorabilia and tributes to former Indianapolis 500 winners who’ve handed.

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The trophy is cared for by a group of 5, together with Roxie Dunbar and Jamie West, each members of the collections and exhibit group at Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum.

“The trophy and the game is beloved by so many individuals around the globe and the truth that Jamie and I, ya know, a part of our job is to take care of this trophy,” Dunbar mentioned. “It is fairly an honor.” Roxie Dunbar collections supervisor on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum mentioned.