Driven to Win:

Henry Ford is claimed to have said that “auto racing began five minutes after the second car was built.” This is undoubtedly an exaggeration, but there is truth in the sentiment—motorsport has been an essential part of the automotive landscape since the invention of the automobile over a century ago. While numerous disciplines of motor racing have come and gone, the desire of drivers and manufacturers to push the performance limits of their vehicles has remained constant. 

Motor racing is a source of thrilling spectacle and drama for fans; while for drivers, it is a way to test their mettle and compete for glory. For manufacturers of race vehicles, success in racing boosts their companies’ profiles and can increase sales of their road-going production cars. Motorsport is also a significant driver of technological innovation and an integral part of automotive development, ushering in improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance. 

Driven to Win presents 11 race vehicles from throughout motorsport history, representing a variety of competitive disciplines and showcasing some of the technologies that create winners on the track.