6 Things To Know About The Borg-Warner Trophy — The Indy 500's Grand Prize

In sports, nothing compares to winning it all and hoisting the trophy in the air. In motorsports — specifically the Indianapolis 500 — having your face etched into the Borg-Warner Trophy is one of INDYCAR's greatest honors. 

Lasting through a World War and 82, 500-mile races, the Borg-Warner Trophy remains a sight to behold. It's the only physical award that has the winner's face engraved on it every year. 

With hardware of that significance and fame comes plenty of defining moments some motorsports fans might not know.