Wheeler-Schebler Trophy Race

In 1911, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway management ceased holding multiple racing events per year, in favor of a single major race annually – the Indianapolis 500.

In 1914 the trophy reappeared, now as an award given to the owner of the car leading the Indianapolis 500 at the 400-mile mark (lap 160).

On numerous occasions, the leader at lap 160 went on to win the race.

[1] The original rules in 1909 stipulated that the trophy became the permanent possession of the individual to win it three times.

Many years later, in 1956, the trophy was re-acquired by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.