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Worth the weight: How the Harley J. Earl Trophy takes on a life of its own
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 ...
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Why is the Daytona 500 always in February? Exploring the tradition
Cup Series drivers race 500 miles in about 3.5 hours to win the Harley J. Earl Trophy. NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. built the speedway in 1959 and needed a major race to put it on the map.
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Daytona 500 rain delay: This ain't the first time. What happened to Bill France Weather?
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 ...
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NASCAR rain delay plan for the Daytona 500 - All you need to know
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.