Racing Trophy Door Handle - Lincoln, NE
N 40° 49.121 W 096° 43.544
14T E 691799 N 4521118
This unique door handle is found at the entrance of the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Waymark Code: WM16QG4
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2022
Views: 2
The Museum of American Speed is located at 599 Oakcreek Dr., Lincoln, NE 68528. “Founded in 1992 by “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith, the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and displaying physical items significant in racing and automotive history. The museum currently encompasses more than 150,000 sq. ft. over three levels. The vast collection resulted from the Smiths’ personal involvement in racing and hot rodding for more than six decades, and their lifelong passion for collecting and preserving historic automotive artifacts. museum visitors will witness a stunning array of history-making cars, engines, parts, toys and memorabilia. You’ll see countless rare and one-of-a-kind items, all presented in beautiful displays and dioramas.” -
Museum About Page•
My family and I spent about three hours visiting the museum. They really enjoyed the interactive exhibits and loved the Lego station where you could build your own derby cars and then race them down the side by side wooden track. So many vintage toys included on the upper floor. Things I remembered and others before my time. Engines. Race cars. Something for everyone.
The door handle is like nothing I’ve seen. It modeled after a huge racing trophy with a checkered flag wrapped around the back. There is a race car driver celebrating on the top. Also molded into the top of the trophy are the words Smith Collection because the museum was founded by Bill and Joyce Smith.