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The Borg-Warner Trophy

The trophy awarded to every Indianapolis 500 winner.

The Borg-Warner Trophy is presented to the winner of the Indianapolis 500. Commissioned by and named after BorgWarner, it is kept permanently at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

Quick Facts

Awarded for
Winner of the Indianapolis 500
Sponsor
BorgWarner
Location
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Country
United States
Reward
Miniature trophy replica
Holder
Felix Rosenqvist
Most awards
  • (4) A. J. Foyt
  • Al Unser
  • Rick Mears
  • Helio Castroneves

Lore & Background

It was unveiled in 1936 at a dinner hosted by Speedway owner Eddie Rickenbacker and declared the race's annual prize; Louis Meyer, winner that year, was its first recipient.

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