- Marcus Ericsson turns into the 109th face to be sculpted onto the unique trophy
- Marks Ericsson’s first win and Chip Ganassi Racing’s fifth on the Indy 500 since 2000
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Marcus Ericsson has solidified his place in BorgWarner historical past by turning into the 109th face to be affixed to the Borg-Warner Trophy following his victory on the 106th Indianapolis 500. Ericsson’s sterling silver picture was formally unveiled throughout a ceremony at Union 50 in downtown Indianapolis as a part of a particular occasion hosted by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ericsson, a Sweden native, will be a part of the unique ranks of the victors who got here earlier than him as he captured his first Indy 500 victory.
“The Borg-Warner Trophy represents much more than just a victory on the racetrack, it symbolizes the great tradition of the Indy 500 and honoring the driver for their triumph while paying homage to the champions of the past,” stated Michelle Collins, Global Director, Marketing and Public Relations BorgWarner. “It is our honor to add Marcus’ image to the trophy and, together as a company, congratulate him on his countless hours of work and dedication to his craft.”
Originally designed in 1935, the sterling silver trophy measures over 5 toes, 4-3/4 inches tall and weighs greater than 110 kilos because it carries the sculpted face of each victor since 1911. Following the revealing in Indianapolis, the trophy will journey to Ericsson’s dwelling nation of Sweden to have a good time his victory on the racetrack.
William Behrends, the sculptor behind the enduring Borg-Warner Trophy faces, begins his inventive course of by finding out a collection of 360-degree photographs of the winner to get a baseline for sculpting. Winners are then invited to an in-person session the place Behrends constructs a full-scale clay mannequin of the driving force’s face in his studio in Tryon, North Carolina. This life-size clay model is used as reference for Behrends to assemble the smaller mannequin, a chunk created out of a combination of oil-based clay. The smaller clay mannequin is changed into a mould and casted in wax earlier than being despatched to a jeweler to be reworked into sterling silver. Behrends completes his course of by sprucing and buffing the sculpture earlier than adhering it to the trophy.
“I’m truly honored to have my face sculpted onto the historic Borg-Warner Trophy as an Indianapolis 500 winner,” stated Ericsson. “It was an incredible experience to work with Will Behrends and see his dedication and artistry firsthand. Will has done a marvelous job. Today is a very special day for me, as well as everyone at Chip Ganassi Racing. Joining all the previous winners on the trophy is something I’ll always be very proud of and will never forget.”
On Memorial Day weekend, below sunny skies and full grandstands, over 200,000 spectators watched Ericsson, who began fifth of 33 drivers, patiently bide his time and take the lead for good with 11 laps remaining to win his first Indy 500. While his first Indy 500 victory, it was the second time a driver from Sweden gained, with countryman Kenny Brack taking prime honors again in 1999. Ericsson averaged 175.428 mph for the 200 lap race and took dwelling a file $3.1 million in winnings, retaining runner-up Pato O’Ward of Mexico and third place finisher, 2013 Indy 500 winner and teammate Tony Kanaan of Brazil at bay. His victory marks the fifth Indy 500 win for Chip Ganassi Racing since 2000, with earlier winners Juan Pablo Montoya (2000), Scott Dixon (2008) and Dario Franchitti (2010 & 2012).
Early subsequent 12 months, Ericsson will obtain his BorgWarner Championships Driver’s Trophy, also called the Baby Borg, a miniature reproduction of the large-scale Borg-Warner Trophy.
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