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Edsel B. Ford II tells New York City Audience the Punch Bowl Hunt is Still On
December 15, 2011 - 2:02pm
NEW YORK, NY - December 14, 2011 - Edsel B. Ford II, one of the co-chairmen of the Racing in America project, spoke this week at the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society monthly luncheon about the RIA project, and the search for... read more

RACING IN AMERICA COLLECTION PROMINENTLY FEATURED IN FORD DISPLAY AT 2011 SEMA SHOW
October 27, 2011 - 3:10pm
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 27, 2011 – When Ford Motor Company decided the theme of its 2011 SEMA Show display was going to be centered on the 110th Anniversary of Ford Racing, it turned to a trusted source to help find some of the most significant race... read more

NEW CLUES: Could the Search for Henry Ford's Punch Bowl Trophy Lead to a Company Called "The Garden Shop?"
October 9, 2011 - 9:47pm
    DEARBORN, Mich., October 10, 2011 - Now, the search for “The Garden Shop” is on. The company that purchased Lot No. 20 in the 1951 Ford estate auction, a piece described as a "cut glass punch bowl” is one of the most recent leads in... read more

AUDIO PODCAST: Legendary Dan Gurney Talks Racing, Innovation
September 12, 2011 - 3:41pm
Dan Gurney, one of the most versitile American racing champions in history, has had a passion for auto racing since his days growing up in Port Jefferson, Long Island, and later on in Riverside, California. His Hall of Fame career statistics are... read more

Replica of 1770 Fardier de Cugnot, Indy 500 Vehicles Highlight Annual Old Car Festival Sept. 10-11
September 8, 2011 - 12:39pm
(Dearborn, Mich., - Aug. 26, 2011) – Among the 700 or so vehicles to be displayed at the 61st Annual Old Car Festival, Sept. 10-11, one will stand out from the rest – a historically-accurate replica of the 1770 Fardier de Cugnot, a steam-powered... read more

VIDEO: Wood Brothers, Trevor Bayne Visit The Henry Ford
August 22, 2011 - 11:07am
Trevor Bayne, 2011 Daytona 500 winner, and Eddie and Len Wood of NASCAR's Wood Brothers Racing team, recently visited Henry Ford Museum to look at many of the historical artifacts and exhibits.  Eddie and Len Wood are annual pass holders to... read more

AUGUST RACING IN AMERICA PODCAST: Lyn St. James
August 11, 2011 - 5:27pm
Racing in America advisor Lyn St. James is known as one of the pioneers of racing, becoming the first woman to win a major professional road racing event solo, and garnering Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honors in 1992.  St. James spends... read more

AUGUST RACING IN AMERICA PODCAST: Lyn St. James
August 11, 2011 - 5:27pm
Racing in America advisor Lyn St. James is known as one of the pioneers of racing, becoming the first woman to win a major professional road racing event solo, and garnering Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honors in 1992.  St. James spends... read more

Women's Role in Racing an Important Part of Racing in America
August 9, 2011 - 5:42pm
IndyCar and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick visited The Henry Ford on Aug. 8 for an appearance for DRIVE4COPD, and while there donated some items for Racing in America. Christian Overland, executive vice president of The Henry Ford, talks about Patrick... read more

IndyCar Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Danica Patrick to Appear at The Henry Ford Aug. 8 for DRIVE4COPD Event
July 29, 2011 - 12:52pm
(Dearborn, MI–) – IndyCar Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Danica Patrick will make an appearance at The Henry Ford on Monday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Henry Ford Museum’s Anderson Theater. The event is open to the public and part of... read more