Plaque, Award
Plaque, Award
Plaque, Award

Plaque, Award

Object number2010.109.8
Date1963
Mediumplastic; various metals; marble
Credit LineGift of Don Gamble
DescriptionShield-shaped wooden auto racing award plaque. Gold metal banner at top. Circular gold plate in center, engraved with award information. Molded car protruding on bottom of plaque.Dimensions13.75 x 10.75 x 2.5 in. (34.9 x 27.3 x 6.4 cm)
InscriptionsCircular gold plate in center, engraved,"PITTSBURGH RACING ASSOCIATION / CHAMPION DRIVER / 1963 / HERB SCOTT".
Historical NotesPart of a collection documenting the career of racer Herb Scott. An outstanding driver in the 1950s and 1960s, Scott secured his 500th career victory at Lernerville Speedway in 1975. Though other drivers have achieved similar success, Scott's was made more impressive due to a unique rule of the Pittsburgh Racing Association. The PRA required the season points leader to start every feature race at the back of the pack. Scott, who won eight season titles in 11 years, rarely had a good starting position.
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