AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A
new century of achievement began at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Hall of Fame Museum with the unveiling of the 101st image on the
Borg-Warner Trophy™ today. The first American winner of the
Indianapolis 500 since 2006,
Ryan Hunter-Reay earned his place in
history, racing to victory in the second-closest finish at the
Indianapolis 500. The iconic
Borg-Warner Trophy features the three-dimensional sterling silver
image of every Indianapolis 500
winner dating back to Ray Harroun in
1911.
"The Borg-Warner Trophy is a truly impressive icon. It is a
history of the greatest drivers in the sport, a celebration of the
current champion, and the pinnacle of performance drivers hope to
achieve," said James R. Verrier,
President and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "Everyone at
BorgWarner is proud to continue the spirit of competitive
performance the trophy represents."
"It is a lifelong dream come true to see my face accompany those
of racing's greatest drivers on the Borg-Warner Trophy. Being
one of the 101 faces on the trophy is quite humbling. It will
always be part of history and a moment I will remember
forever," said Hunter-Reay. "Now that I am part of the permanent
trophy, the next exciting step is to receive my Baby Borg in
January. I can't wait to receive it and take it back to
Florida to share with Beccy and
Ryden!"
The unveiling ceremony featured a video documenting the
meticulous sculpting process by renowned American artist
William Behrends, who has sculpted
the last 25 consecutive images.
Among the 101 images adorning the Borg-Warner Trophy, all are
drivers, except for one. In tribute to his rejuvenation of the
track and Indianapolis 500
following World War II, a 24-karat gold likeness of late Speedway
Owner and President Anton "Tony" Hulman, Jr., was added in 1988. In
1924 and 1941, two drivers shared the victory and a spot on the
trophy, one for starting the race and the other for finishing it.
Two bases have been added to the original trophy, providing added
capacity for more winners until 2034.
The Borg-Warner Trophy stays on permanent display at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. To provide the
winner with a personal keepsake, BorgWarner established the
BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy™ (also known as the "Baby
Borg") in 1988, which includes a duplicate image of the winner. The
BorgWarner Team Owner's Trophy™ was established in 1998. Both
sterling silver replicas of the Borg-Warner Trophy will be
presented during the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit on January 14,
2015.
For more information about the trophies, visit borgwarner.com
and choose "The Indianapolis 500"
from the "Company" pull-down menu at the top of the home page.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 60 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
The Borg-Warner Trophy, BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy,
and BorgWarner Championship Team Owner's Trophy are trademarks of
BorgWarner Inc.
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141203/162225
To view the original version on PR Newswire,
visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/borgwarner-unveils-hunter-reays-image-on-the-borg-warner-trophy-300004476.html
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.