Up for auction is a rare Kenny Bräck Team Rahal Commemorative Plaque, celebrating his historic first-ever Champ Car victory at the 2001 Firestone Firehawk 500 in Motegi, Japan. This high-quality acrylic display features a race photo of Bräck’s #8 Shell Ford Lola and a unique encased liquid droplet, designed to represent the Shell racing oil or fuel used during this milestone event.
Historical Significance
- Driver: Kenny Bräck (1999 Indy 500 Winner & 1998 IRL Champion)
- Event: Firestone Firehawk 500 – Twin Ring Motegi, Japan
- Date: May 19, 2001
- Team: Team Rahal (Owned by Bobby Rahal)
- Milestone: This win was Bräck’s first career victory in the CART FedEx Championship Series, a season where he ultimately finished 2nd in the standings.
Features & Condition
- Unique Relic: The plaque contains a sealed, suspended droplet of dark liquid, traditionally included in these limited team/sponsor awards to symbolize the "lifeblood" of the winning car.
- Authenticity Note: Please note that while this plaque appears to be an official commemorative award from the Team Rahal/Shell era, the authenticity of the liquid inside is unknown. It is being sold as a commemorative display piece; no official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for the oil is included.
- Physical Condition: There are some surface scratches on the plaque. The seal on the oil drop is fully intact with no signs of leaking.
- Dimensions: 3.5 inches x 4.5 inches x .75 inches
This item was acquired from a varied collection of Shell Oil memorabilia.
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