Harley Earl was a close friend of the founder of NASCAR Bill France Sr, who named the trophy after the automotive design as a sign of respect. The Daytona winner lifts the original trophy after ...

The first thing you need to know about the Daytona 500 trophy is that it is heavy ... for Bob Hope Village was close with NASCAR founder Bill France, and Lajba was hired to create a sculpture ...

Harley Earl's strong friendship with NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. resulted in the trophy being named in honor. It was because of Earl's significant contributions to automotive design.

It was 37 years before rain got involved again, and over the years, it became known as Bill France Weather, as even the most dire of forecasts fizzled by race day. This phenomenon covered both ...