We're used to some pretty outlandish trophies in NASCAR – a guitar, a grandfather clock, a lobster – but this weekend's Atlanta winner will get an absolute doozy.
The winner of the Quaker State 400 will be given a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in celebration of America's 250th birthday. That. Is. Awesome.
The Harley-Davidson Street Glide will go to the winner of Sunday's race, (Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney are joint favorites at time of writing) – but it's not just any Harley.
There will be just 26 bikes produced in this special collection, with a 250 Years of Freedom paint scheme, a red windshield, and custom red, white, and blue embroidered seat designed for the 250 Years of Freedom collection.
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EchoPark Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison said in a statement announcing the prize: “Earning the right to drive into EchoPark Speedway Victory Lane is an accomplishment every driver competing on Sunday night wants to achieve.
"Adding this stunning Harley-Davidson Street Glide, custom-built by Sturgis Harley-Davidson will make that trip to Victory Lane even sweeter.
"Winning here requires excellent strategy, precise driving, and some good fortune along the 400-mile journey to the checkered flag. Whoever finishes on top Sunday night will have truly earned this unique ride.”
The most iconic NASCAR trophy remains Martinsville's grandfather clocks – probably followed by Nashville's guitars, especially since Kyle Busch smashed his in victory lane in 2009 – but a limited edition Harley dressed up for America's birthday? That's got to be up there.
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