Borg-Warner Trophy | Spike's Trophies Blog Spike's Trophies Blog Home Borg-Warner Trophy The Borg-Warner Trophy has been presented in the winner’s circle after every Indianapolis 500 race since 1936. The very large famous trophy is a multi-tiered award which contains the bas-relief (3-D) sculpture of the likeness of each driver who has won the race since its inception in 1911. Along with the sculpted winning driver’s image is the driver’s name, date of victory, and average speed. This information is alternated with the faces in a checkerboard pattern. Included on the base is the gold likeness of Tony Hulman, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1945-1977. The trophy design includes wings of victory “handles” on each side of the trophy to symbolize speed. On the top of the trophy is a man waving a checkered flag. Because this man is depicted naked, after the tradition of ancient Greek athletes, the trophy is most often photographed so that the man’s arm is swooping down in front of him.

The Borg-Warner trophy is made of sterling silver and is just less than 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing nearly 153 pounds. The original trophy was designed to display images of the faces of 80 Indy 500 winners. The base from the original has been expanded in order to hold additional winners. This was done most recently in 2004 when space was added to accommodate all winners through the 2034 race. The actual trophy is not given to the winner; it remains at the Hall of Fame Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Since 1988, the winner receives an 18-inch (460 mm) tall replica of the trophy, called a “Baby Borg” at a cost exceeding $30,000, during the preparations for the following year’s race. Prior to 1988, winners received a 24-inch upright model of the trophy mounted on a walnut plaque. During the race, the trophy is displayed trackside. When the winner pulls into Victory Lane, the trophy is placed on the rear of the car behind the driver.

This tradition dates back to 1911, when Ray Harroun won the race with an average speed of 74.602 miles per hour. The unique tradition, of handing the winner a bottle of milk at race end, along with the trophy presentation, continues today. In 1935, U.S. automotive supplier, the BorgWarner Automotive Company, commissioned designer Robert J. Hill to create the Borg-Warner Trophy at a cost of $10,000. The trophy was refurbished in 1991 and again in 2004 to create space for additional winners. Today the trophy is valued in excess of $1.5 million dollars! Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker, the trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors. Louis Meyer, was that year’s champion and its first recipient. Prior to the inaugural 1936 Borg-Warner Trophy was the Wheeler-Schebler Trophy, which was awarded from 1911 through 1935.

The trophy was named after Frank Wheeler, one of the Speedway’s four original founders, and George Schebler, one of the two partners in a carburetor company that merged into a group that formed BorgWarner in 1928. The founding organizations were Borg & Beck, Warner Gear, Marvel-Schebler and Mechanics Universal Joint. The Borg-Warner Indianapolis 500 Trophy is synonymous with top performances, speed and leading-edge automotive technology. Some Memorable moments: The trophy has had quite a history. The Indy track historian has noted a particular story where a Butler University student was given the trophy to watch in the 1930s before race day. The young frat student hid the trophy under his bed one night and proceeded to have a night out. Upon his return to his fraternity house, the man found the trophy missing. Frantically looking for the “lost” trophy, he went looking in the frat house’s basement. He found the trophy surrounded by his frat brothers drinking beer out of it. 115 beers were inside the trophy. After emptying the beer, the smell of beer stayed with the trophy. To solve this problem prior to the race, he decided to take a shower – taking the trophy in with him!

For over forty years, 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons’ name was misspelled on the trophy as Johnny Parsons (which is how his son spelled his name when he raced in USAC and CART), an error that was corrected during the 1991 restoration of the trophy. Eight drivers have won the BorgWarner trophy twice: Tommy Milton; Bill Vukovich; Rodger Ward; Gordon Johncock; Emerson Fittipaldi; Al Unser, Jr.; Arie Luyendyk and Helio Castroneves. There are five, three-time winners: Louis Mayer; Wilbur Shaw; Mauri Rose; Bobby Unser; and Johnny Rutherford. And, three, four-time winners: Al Unser, Sr.; Rick Mears; and A.J. Foyt. This entry was posted in Uncategorized on Borg-Warner Trophy | Felicity Smoak | Photos, Video, Information About Shah Rukh Khan Photos, Video, Information About Shah Rukh Khan Indy 500 Winner 1997 Displayed To You FROM HTTPS: This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources .

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2014) The Borg-Warner Trophy on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Awarded for Winner of the Indianapolis 500 Sponsored by BorgWarner.com The Borg-Warner Trophy is the trophy presented to the winner of the Indianapolis 500 . It is named for and was commissioned by automotive supplier BorgWarner . It is permanently housed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in Speedway, Indiana . Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker , the trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors. Louis Meyer , that year's champion and its first recipient, soon thereafter remarked, "Winning the Borg-Warner Trophy is like winning an Olympic medal ." Alexander Rossi won the 2016 Indianapolis 500 , and is the current reigning champion. Each year, the winning driver is presented with a miniature replica ("Baby Borg") during a reception in January, about seven months after the race. Prior to the trophy's inception, the Strauss Trophy (first awarded in 1919) was once presented to the winner.

The Wheeler-Schebler Trophy was awarded to the leader at the 400-mile mark, but was retired when car owner Harry Hartz claimed it three times. Contents History The trophy, which has been presented in the winner's circle after every race since 1936, is a very large, multi-tiered item which bears the bas-relief sculpture of the likeness of each driver to have won the race since its inception in 1911. Inscribed are the winners' name, year of victory, and average speed. This information is alternated with the faces in a checkerboard pattern. Included on the base is the gold likeness of Tony Hulman , owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1945-1977. On the top of the trophy is an unclothed man waving a checkered flag . Because this man is depicted naked, after the tradition of ancient Greek athletes, the trophy is most often photographed so that the man's arm is swooping down in front of him. In 1935, the Borg-Warner Automotive Company commissioned designer Robert J. Hill and Gorham, Inc.

, of Providence, Rhode Island to create the trophy at a cost of $ 10,000. The trophy underwent a refurbishment in 1991 and again in 2004. Today it is insured in excess of $1.3 million. Design Made of sterling silver , the trophy is just under 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall and weighs nearly 153 pounds (69 kg). The trophy body itself is hollow, and the dome -shaped top is removable. From 1936 to 1985, the trophy appeared in its original form, with the bottom rim of the body serving as its stand. The original body had room for 70 winners of the Indy 500, and was destined to fill up after the 1986 winner was affixed. During the early years, the trophy was polished often for protection, but appeared to seldom be buffed to a "mirror finish" and often was seen with a dull finish. At no point, has the trophy been allowed to fall in a state of tarnish . When the race was suspended during World War II , the trophy was stored in a secure location.

A base was added in 1986 to accommodate more winners, similar to what has been done with the Stanley Cup . In 1991, the trophy went through a thorough restoration. In 2004, the base was removed, and replaced with a new, larger base to accommodate more winners. Enough space is available to hold all winners through until 2033. Since 1990 the winning drivers' likenesses on both the Borg-Warner Trophy and the replica trophies have been sculpted by prominent American sculptor William Behrends , who also created the statue of baseball great Willie Mays that stands at the entrance to AT&T Park in San Francisco . [1] Baby Borg borg warner trophy : definition of borg warner trophy and synonyms of borg warner trophy (English) Trophy information History The trophy, which has been presented in the winner's circle after every race since 1936, is a very large, multi-tiered item which bears the bas-relief sculpture of the likeness of each driver to have won the race since its inception in 1911. It also has the driver's name, date of victory, and average speed.

This information is alternated with the faces in a checkerboard pattern. Included on the base is the gold likeness of Tony Hulman , owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1945-1977. On the top of the trophy is a man waving a checkered flag . Because this man is depicted naked, after the tradition of ancient Greek athletes, the trophy is most often photographed so that the man's arm is swooping down in front of him. In 1935, the Borg-Warner Automotive Company commissioned designer Robert J. Hill and Gorham, Inc. , of Providence, Rhode Island to create the trophy at a cost of $ 10,000 (the trophy was refurbished in 1991 and again in 2004). Today it is insured in excess of $ 1.3 million). Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker , the trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors.

Louis Meyer, that year's champion and its first recipient, soon thereafter remarked, "Winning the Borg-Warner Trophy is like winning an Olympic medal ." Design Made of sterling silver , the trophy is just under 5 feet (1.5 m), 4 inches (162.5 cm) tall and weighs nearly 153 pounds (45 kg). The trophy body itself is hollow, and the round top is removable. From 1936 to 1985, the trophy appeared in its original form, with the bottom rim of the body serving as its stand. The original body had room for 70 winners of the Indy 500, and was destined to fill up after the 1986 winner was affixed. During the early years, the trophy was polished often for protection, but appeared to seldom be buffed to a "mirror finish" and often was seen with a dull finish. At no point has the trophy been allowed to fall in a state of tarnish . Speedway officials decided to add a base to the trophy in the spring of 1986.

Instead of retiring the trophy, they added the base to accommodate new winners' faces, similar to what has been done with the Stanley Cup . The base included a special gold face of Tony Hulman . Bobby Rahal was the final winner to be added to the original trophy body. The 1987 winner Al Unser, Sr. was the first to be added to the base. The base was expected to fill up after the 2003 race. In 1991, the trophy went through a thorough restoration. In 2004, the base was removed, and replaced with a new, larger base to accommodate more winners. Enough space is available to hold all winners through until 2034. The actual trophy is not given to the winner; it remains at the Hall of Fame Museum on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway . Since 1988 (except in 2011), the winning driver receives an 18-inch (460 mm) tall free-standing replica of the trophy, nicknamed the "Baby Borg," with the trophy typically presented in January at a Speedway event.

In 1997, the Speedway added a Baby Borg for the winning owner(s) at the same event. Because of extenuating circumstances, the 2011 event Baby Borgs were presented at the 2012 North American International Auto Show to the owners of the winning car, along with the winning driver's wife. Prior to 1988, winners received an 24-inch (610 mm) upright model of the trophy mounted on a walnut plaque. One of the trophy replicas awarded to the winner from 1936-1987. Since 1990 the winning drivers' portrait images on both the Borg-Warner Trophy and the replica trophies have been sculpted by prominent American sculptor William Behrends, who also created the statue of baseball great Willie Mays that stands at the entrance to AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. Lore The trophy has had quite a history; track historian Donald Davidson has noted a particular story where a Butler University student was given the trophy to watch in the 1930s before race day. The young man hid the trophy under his bed one night and proceeded to have a night out.

Upon his return to his fraternity house , the man found the trophy missing. He looked and looked and became very worried about the trophy's whereabouts. Upon looking in the frat house's basement, he found the trophy surrounded by men who were drinking beer out of it. All of 115 beers were inside of the trophy. Emptying the beer, he wondered how he would get the smell off of the trophy and decided to take a shower - taking the trophy in with him. The trophy has appeared in several films, including Winning starring Paul Newman . During the month of May, the trophy has several prominent locations for display. During time trials, the trophy is typically displayed outdoors on a platform near the start/finish line. During down times, it returns to the museum. It also makes several appearances, including the Public Drivers' Meeting, the 500 Festival Parade, as well as prominent socials events and gatherings (such as banquets and balls downtown). The winner of the 1950 Indianapolis 500 , Johnnie Parsons , had his name misspelled on the trophy. It was scripted into the silver as "Johnny" Parsons (which incidentally, is how his son's name was spelled).

During the 1991 restoration, it was proposed by the handlers to correct the spelling, though Parsons had already died seven years earlier. The decision was made to leave the misspelling in place, as part of the trophy's historic lore. Through 1985, the trophy was hoisted by handlers directly behind the driver, typically on the roll bar of the car. The trophy could be easily carried by one individual, and was usually simple to transport. After the trophy was affixed with a base in 1986, the trophy's weight, height, and stability became an issue with displaying it on top of the car. At least two men were required to balance the trophy behind the driver. Since about 2004, when the trophy was expanded with the newer base, it is no longer hoisted behind the driver. The heavier trophy is now displayed next to the car, in a prominent position in victory lane. Two or more safety patrol workers are assigned with guarding and transporting the trophy during the month of May. It is also polished often, and polished several times during May.

In contrast to the earlier years, the trophy is almost exclusively polished and buffed to an elegant "mirror finish." Gallery The trophy on display in the pits during qualifications Detail Indianapolis Motor Speedway Montoya Unveils Likeness on Borg-Warner Trophy December 09, 2015 | By IMS Juan Pablo Montoya did an animated double take after locating the bas relief image from his 2000 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race win and comparing it to the likeness affixed to the base of the Borg-Warner Trophy for his 2015 victory. “I think I’ve aged gracefully,” he said. Montoya, whose sterling-silver likeness was unveiled Dec. 9 during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, was the 102nd face added to the iconic trophy. He became the ninth two-time winner of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a thrilling victory in the No. 2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet.

After starting 15th and having on-track issues that placed him near the rear of the field midway through the 200-lap race on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, Montoya came back to take the lead for good on Lap 197 and hold off teammate Will Power by 0.1046 of a second. He’s replayed the closing laps of the race multiple times in his mind since May, and memories of the Victory Circle celebration washed over him upon returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Borg-Warner Trophy unveil. “It’s very special to be here and see my face on the Borg-Warner Trophy. I didn’t get to see it after the win in 2000 until I came here for the F1 race,” said Montoya, who left Indy car racing to compete in Formula One. “Now that I’m here in the Verizon IndyCar Series, you appreciate the history and what Indy is. It’s pretty amazing.” Montoya is the 16th winner of the 500 Mile Race for Team Penske.

“It is special to win it for (team owner) Roger (Penske) and what it means to everybody at Team Penske,” Montoya said. “My face is on the trophy, but really everybody that worked on the car is there. It’s a huge team effort, and most people don’t realize how much the team is part of it. “I want to thank everybody at BorgWarner, the Speedway and INDYCAR for all they do. The way the series is going is pretty exciting, and I’m looking forward to defending the title in the 100th Running of the Indy 500. Hopefully, next year we’ll win another one.” The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is May 29, 2016. The Borg-Warner Trophy, which is permanently on display at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, features the face of all Indianapolis 500 Mile Race winners, including two years in which co-drivers assisted the primary driver to Victory Lane, and track owner Anton “Tony” Hulman.

Separate squares are reserved on the sterling-silver body on which each winner’s name, average speed and winning year are engraved to complement the base relief image. The trophy is appraised at $3.5 million. In 1935, the Borg-Warner Automotive Company (now called BorgWarner) commissioned designer Robert J. Hill and Spaulding-Gorham, Inc., of Chicago, to create the trophy at a cost of $10,000. Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker, the Borg-Warner Trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors. It was first presented that year to champion Louis Meyer. Portrait sculptor Will Behrends has created the egg-size sterling-silver images since 1990. He welcomed Montoya into his North Carolina studio in September and was able to capture a mental image of the finished product. “We got to know each other quite a bit,” said Behrends, whose most recent work – a marble bust of former U.S. Vice President Dick Chaney – was unveiled Dec. 3 at the U.S. Capitol.

“Having him here was a tremendous help. What I got with him in that two hours is his sense of humor and other subtle things. “I found it kind of a tricky image to work on because he has a very engaging, infectious smile and a twinkle in his eyes that a subtle things. It took me a little bit of time to get it right.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway Montoya Unveils Likeness on Borg-Warner Trophy December 09, 2015 | By IMS Juan Pablo Montoya did an animated double take after locating the bas relief image from his 2000 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race win and comparing it to the likeness affixed to the base of the Borg-Warner Trophy for his 2015 victory. “I think I’ve aged gracefully,” he said. Montoya, whose sterling-silver likeness was unveiled Dec. 9 during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, was the 102nd face added to the iconic trophy. He became the ninth two-time winner of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a thrilling victory in the No. 2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet.

After starting 15th and having on-track issues that placed him near the rear of the field midway through the 200-lap race on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, Montoya came back to take the lead for good on Lap 197 and hold off teammate Will Power by 0.1046 of a second. He’s replayed the closing laps of the race multiple times in his mind since May, and memories of the Victory Circle celebration washed over him upon returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Borg-Warner Trophy unveil. “It’s very special to be here and see my face on the Borg-Warner Trophy. I didn’t get to see it after the win in 2000 until I came here for the F1 race,” said Montoya, who left Indy car racing to compete in Formula One. “Now that I’m here in the Verizon IndyCar Series, you appreciate the history and what Indy is. It’s pretty amazing.” Montoya is the 16th winner of the 500 Mile Race for Team Penske.

“It is special to win it for (team owner) Roger (Penske) and what it means to everybody at Team Penske,” Montoya said. “My face is on the trophy, but really everybody that worked on the car is there. It’s a huge team effort, and most people don’t realize how much the team is part of it. “I want to thank everybody at BorgWarner, the Speedway and INDYCAR for all they do. The way the series is going is pretty exciting, and I’m looking forward to defending the title in the 100th Running of the Indy 500. Hopefully, next year we’ll win another one.” The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is May 29, 2016. The Borg-Warner Trophy, which is permanently on display at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, features the face of all Indianapolis 500 Mile Race winners, including two years in which co-drivers assisted the primary driver to Victory Lane, and track owner Anton “Tony” Hulman.

Separate squares are reserved on the sterling-silver body on which each winner’s name, average speed and winning year are engraved to complement the base relief image. The trophy is appraised at $3.5 million. In 1935, the Borg-Warner Automotive Company (now called BorgWarner) commissioned designer Robert J. Hill and Spaulding-Gorham, Inc., of Chicago, to create the trophy at a cost of $10,000. Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker, the Borg-Warner Trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors. It was first presented that year to champion Louis Meyer. Portrait sculptor Will Behrends has created the egg-size sterling-silver images since 1990. He welcomed Montoya into his North Carolina studio in September and was able to capture a mental image of the finished product. “We got to know each other quite a bit,” said Behrends, whose most recent work – a marble bust of former U.S. Vice President Dick Chaney – was unveiled Dec. 3 at the U.S. Capitol.

“Having him here was a tremendous help. What I got with him in that two hours is his sense of humor and other subtle things. “I found it kind of a tricky image to work on because he has a very engaging, infectious smile and a twinkle in his eyes that a subtle things. It took me a little bit of time to get it right.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway Montoya Unveils Likeness on Borg-Warner Trophy December 09, 2015 | By IMS Juan Pablo Montoya did an animated double take after locating the bas relief image from his 2000 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race win and comparing it to the likeness affixed to the base of the Borg-Warner Trophy for his 2015 victory. “I think I’ve aged gracefully,” he said. Montoya, whose sterling-silver likeness was unveiled Dec. 9 during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, was the 102nd face added to the iconic trophy. He became the ninth two-time winner of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a thrilling victory in the No. 2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet.

After starting 15th and having on-track issues that placed him near the rear of the field midway through the 200-lap race on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, Montoya came back to take the lead for good on Lap 197 and hold off teammate Will Power by 0.1046 of a second. He’s replayed the closing laps of the race multiple times in his mind since May, and memories of the Victory Circle celebration washed over him upon returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Borg-Warner Trophy unveil. “It’s very special to be here and see my face on the Borg-Warner Trophy. I didn’t get to see it after the win in 2000 until I came here for the F1 race,” said Montoya, who left Indy car racing to compete in Formula One. “Now that I’m here in the Verizon IndyCar Series, you appreciate the history and what Indy is. It’s pretty amazing.” Montoya is the 16th winner of the 500 Mile Race for Team Penske.

“It is special to win it for (team owner) Roger (Penske) and what it means to everybody at Team Penske,” Montoya said. “My face is on the trophy, but really everybody that worked on the car is there. It’s a huge team effort, and most people don’t realize how much the team is part of it. “I want to thank everybody at BorgWarner, the Speedway and INDYCAR for all they do. The way the series is going is pretty exciting, and I’m looking forward to defending the title in the 100th Running of the Indy 500. Hopefully, next year we’ll win another one.” The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is May 29, 2016. The Borg-Warner Trophy, which is permanently on display at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, features the face of all Indianapolis 500 Mile Race winners, including two years in which co-drivers assisted the primary driver to Victory Lane, and track owner Anton “Tony” Hulman.

Separate squares are reserved on the sterling-silver body on which each winner’s name, average speed and winning year are engraved to complement the base relief image. The trophy is appraised at $3.5 million. In 1935, the Borg-Warner Automotive Company (now called BorgWarner) commissioned designer Robert J. Hill and Spaulding-Gorham, Inc., of Chicago, to create the trophy at a cost of $10,000. Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker, the Borg-Warner Trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors. It was first presented that year to champion Louis Meyer. Portrait sculptor Will Behrends has created the egg-size sterling-silver images since 1990. He welcomed Montoya into his North Carolina studio in September and was able to capture a mental image of the finished product. “We got to know each other quite a bit,” said Behrends, whose most recent work – a marble bust of former U.S. Vice President Dick Chaney – was unveiled Dec. 3 at the U.S. Capitol.

“Having him here was a tremendous help. What I got with him in that two hours is his sense of humor and other subtle things. “I found it kind of a tricky image to work on because he has a very engaging, infectious smile and a twinkle in his eyes that a subtle things. It took me a little bit of time to get it right.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway Montoya Unveils Likeness on Borg-Warner Trophy December 09, 2015 | By IMS Juan Pablo Montoya did an animated double take after locating the bas relief image from his 2000 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race win and comparing it to the likeness affixed to the base of the Borg-Warner Trophy for his 2015 victory. “I think I’ve aged gracefully,” he said. Montoya, whose sterling-silver likeness was unveiled Dec. 9 during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, was the 102nd face added to the iconic trophy. He became the ninth two-time winner of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a thrilling victory in the No. 2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet.

After starting 15th and having on-track issues that placed him near the rear of the field midway through the 200-lap race on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, Montoya came back to take the lead for good on Lap 197 and hold off teammate Will Power by 0.1046 of a second. He’s replayed the closing laps of the race multiple times in his mind since May, and memories of the Victory Circle celebration washed over him upon returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Borg-Warner Trophy unveil. “It’s very special to be here and see my face on the Borg-Warner Trophy. I didn’t get to see it after the win in 2000 until I came here for the F1 race,” said Montoya, who left Indy car racing to compete in Formula One. “Now that I’m here in the Verizon IndyCar Series, you appreciate the history and what Indy is. It’s pretty amazing.” Montoya is the 16th winner of the 500 Mile Race for Team Penske.

“It is special to win it for (team owner) Roger (Penske) and what it means to everybody at Team Penske,” Montoya said. “My face is on the trophy, but really everybody that worked on the car is there. It’s a huge team effort, and most people don’t realize how much the team is part of it. “I want to thank everybody at BorgWarner, the Speedway and INDYCAR for all they do. The way the series is going is pretty exciting, and I’m looking forward to defending the title in the 100th Running of the Indy 500. Hopefully, next year we’ll win another one.” The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is May 29, 2016. The Borg-Warner Trophy, which is permanently on display at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, features the face of all Indianapolis 500 Mile Race winners, including two years in which co-drivers assisted the primary driver to Victory Lane, and track owner Anton “Tony” Hulman.

Separate squares are reserved on the sterling-silver body on which each winner’s name, average speed and winning year are engraved to complement the base relief image. The trophy is appraised at $3.5 million. In 1935, the Borg-Warner Automotive Company (now called BorgWarner) commissioned designer Robert J. Hill and Spaulding-Gorham, Inc., of Chicago, to create the trophy at a cost of $10,000. Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker, the Borg-Warner Trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors. It was first presented that year to champion Louis Meyer. Portrait sculptor Will Behrends has created the egg-size sterling-silver images since 1990. He welcomed Montoya into his North Carolina studio in September and was able to capture a mental image of the finished product. “We got to know each other quite a bit,” said Behrends, whose most recent work – a marble bust of former U.S. Vice President Dick Chaney – was unveiled Dec. 3 at the U.S. Capitol.

“Having him here was a tremendous help. What I got with him in that two hours is his sense of humor and other subtle things. “I found it kind of a tricky image to work on because he has a very engaging, infectious smile and a twinkle in his eyes that a subtle things. It took me a little bit of time to get it right.” list of indianapolis 500 winners : definition of list of indianapolis 500 winners and synonyms of list of indianapolis 500 winners (English) List of Indianapolis 500 winners The winner of the Indianapolis 500 is awarded the Borg-Warner Trophy . The Indianapolis 500 is an annual automobile race , held each year typically on the last weekend in May in correspondence with Memorial Day weekend. The race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway , located in Speedway, Indiana . The Indianapolis 500 is an open-wheel car race and is currently sanctioned by IndyCar , which derives its name from the race, and has been run as an IndyCar Series event since 1996 .

The Indianapolis 500 is considered one of the most traditional and historical races in the world, and is also considered one of the three most significant motorsport races in the world. The first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911 , where Ray Harroun was declared the first winner, driving the Marmon Wasp. The race has been run annually since 1911 (with exceptions during World War I and World War II ) and 67 drivers have been crowned champions of the 500-mile race over the course of 96 races. The most race victories held by a single driver is four, which has been accomplished only by A. J. Foyt , Al Unser and Rick Mears . The Indianapolis 500 has also drawn many international drivers to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the years, with 25 of the winners coming from outside of the United States, representing nine separate countries. The most recent champion of the Indianapolis 500 is Dario Franchitti , who won his third Indianapolis victory at the 2012 race . The winner of the Indianapolis 500 receives many prizes, many based on past tradition.

One of the most iconic traditions is for the winner of the of the Indianapolis 500 to drink a bottle of milk, a tradition started by Louis Meyer who won the race in 1936 . [1] The winner is also presented with a wreath in victory lane, and has the opportunity to kiss the yard of brick (the start/finish line), an Indianapolis 500 tradition started by Gil de Ferran in 2003 . The winner of the race also receives the pace car used during that race, and the Borg-Warner Trophy , on which they will have a bas-relief sculpture of their face. The Borg-Warner Trophy has been used since 1936 and the along with the sculpture on the original trophy, the winner receives a small replica. [2] The Indianapolis 500 winner also receives a large purse, most recently at $ 2.56 million, given to Dan Wheldon in 2011. [3] Other prizes have been given to the race winner over the years, including a quilt, made by Jeanetta Holder, which is presented to the driver annually at the winner's photo shoot.

[4] Contents Montoya likes what he sees on Borg-Warner Trophy Montoya likes what he sees on Borg-Warner Trophy By Dave Lewandowski | Published: Dec 9, 2015 Juan Pablo Montoya did an animated double take after locating the bas relief image from his 2000 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race win and comparing it to the likeness affixed to the base of the Borg-Warner Trophy for his 2015 victory. “I think I’ve aged gracefully,” he said. Montoya, whose sterling-silver likeness was unveiled Dec. 9 during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, was the 102nd face added to the iconic trophy. He became the ninth two-time winner of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a thrilling victory in the No. 2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet.

After starting 15th and having on-track issues that placed him near the rear of the field midway through the 200-lap race on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, Montoya came back to take the lead for good on Lap 197 and hold off teammate Will Power by 0.1046 of a second. Click it: Sculptor captures Montoya's playful side He’s replayed the closing laps of the race multiple times in his mind since May, and memories of the Victory Circle celebration washed over him upon returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Borg-Warner Trophy unveil. “It’s very special to be here and see my face on the Borg-Warner Trophy. I didn’t get to see it after the win in 2000 until I came here for the F1 race,” said Montoya, who left Indy car racing to compete in Formula One. “Now that I’m here, you appreciate the history and what Indy is. It’s pretty amazing.” Montoya is the 16th winner of the 500 Mile Race for Team Penske.

“It is special to win it for (team owner) Roger (Penske) and what it means to everybody at Team Penske,” Montoya said. “My face is on the trophy, but really everybody that worked on the car is there. It’s a huge team effort, and most people don’t realize how much the team is part of it. “I want to thank everybody at BorgWarner, the Speedway and INDYCAR for all they do. The way the series is going is pretty exciting, and I’m looking forward to defending the title in the 100th Running of the Indy 500. Hopefully, next year we’ll win another one.” The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is May 29, 2016. The Borg-Warner Trophy, which is permanently on display at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, features the face of all Indianapolis 500 Mile Race winners, including two years in which co-drivers assisted the primary driver to Victory Lane, and track owner Anton “Tony” Hulman.

Separate squares are reserved on the sterling-silver body on which each winner’s name, average speed and winning year are engraved to complement the base relief image. The trophy is appraised at $3.5 million. In 1935, the Borg-Warner Automotive Company (now called BorgWarner) commissioned designer Robert J. Hill and Spaulding-Gorham, Inc., of Chicago, to create the trophy at a cost of $10,000. Unveiled at a 1936 dinner hosted by then-Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker, the Borg-Warner Trophy was officially declared the annual prize for Indianapolis 500 victors. It was first presented that year to champion Louis Meyer. Portrait sculptor Will Behrends has created the egg-size sterling-silver images since 1990. He welcomed Montoya into his North Carolina studio in September and was able to capture a mental image of the finished product. “We got to know each other quite a bit,” said Behrends, whose most recent work – a marble bust of former U.S. Vice President Dick Chaney – was unveiled Dec. 3 at the U.S. Capitol.

“Having him here was a tremendous help. What I got with him in that two hours is his sense of humor and other subtle things. “I found it kind of a tricky image to work on because he has a very engaging, infectious smile and a twinkle in his eyes that are subtle things. It took me a little bit of time to get it right.” 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 Jan. 13, 2016.

Question: The trophy for which event, presented since 1936, has a bas-relief sculpture of the likeness of each winning driver, along with the driver's name, date of victory and average speed?
Answer: The Indianapolis 500