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Talladega Winner to Get ‘Vulcan’ Trophy
- Updated: October 20, 2016
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It takes nerves of steel to circle Talladega Superspeedway at nearly 200 mph. The driver who does that the fastest on the final lap of Sunday’s Hellmann’s 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will be appropriately awarded with the new Vulcan Trophy, a miniature version of the famous cast-iron statue that overlooks the city in nearby Birmingham.
The Vulcan Trophy is a one-of-a-kind, handmade work of art created out of solid iron. It is nearly 3 feet tall and weighs nearly 80 pounds. It is the conception of Marshall Christie, the Director of Metal Arts at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, and Lead Sculptor/Artist in Residence Ajene Williams. The figure sits on an aluminum and stainless steel base that was created by Bruce Griffin (Griffin Laser) of Lincoln, as well as Steve Kirk (Advance Laser Machine) of Munford.
The design and resemblance of the Talladega Superspeedway Vulcan Trophy is identical to the actual 56-foot colossal Vulcan statue that looms tall over Birmingham. The world’s largest iron-ore statue pays homage to the city’s roots in the iron and steel industry, with its depiction of the Roman god of fire and forge. The main attraction at Vulcan® Park and Museum, the statue stands on a 124-foot sandstone pedestal, bringing the height of the entire structure to 180 …
