In 1901, Henry Ford stunned the automotive world when he bested renowned auto designer Alexander Winton in a 10-lap race at the Detroit Driving Club in Michigan. In doing so, Ford’s new company announced itself as a racing brand to be reckoned with. Keep in mind, this was nearly fifty years before NASCAR had even formed.
Ford was there at NASCAR’s inception, and today it still holds one of the most decorated and consistent track records in racing history. All American Ford looks back at just five pivotal days throughout Ford’s storied NASCAR history.