Trophy
Object number2009.67.6
Manufacturer
Lachman & Company
Date1966
Mediumwood; various metals
Credit LineGift of John Philip Young, Jr.
DescriptionThree Rivers Outboard Racing Association High Point Award trophy.Dimensions10.5 x 5.875 x 14 in. (26.7 x 14.9 x 35.6 cm)InscriptionsEngraved plate on front, "THREE RIVERS OUTBOARD RACING ASSOCIATION / HIGH POINT AWARD / 1966 CLASS BOH / CHARLES YOUNG".
MarksMetallic label on base with text "LACHMAN & CO. / 5636 MICHIGAN AVE. / DETROIT, MICH. / 4935 SCHAEFER RD. / DEARBORN, MICH."
Historical NotesThree Rivers Outboard Racing Association (T.R.O.R.A.) trophy awarded to Chuck Young. Part of a collection that documents the championship powerboat racing career of Chuck Young. In 1956, Young began racing, first the family runabout, then the hydroplane that took him to a national Class A Pro championship in 1963. After racing for 40 years, Charles stopped in the mid-1990s and focused on collecting vintage boating equipment and supporting outboard organizations and events.
Previous owner
Charles J. Young
On View
On view
1965
Donna Hollen-Bolmgren
1961
c. 1944
1958-1964
1960
