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Why Is It Called a ‘Grandfather Clock’?
Thanks to smart watches and smartphones, analog clocks aren’t quite as common a sight as they once were. One that still ...
How Martinsville Speedway’s Grandfather Clock Trophy Became Iconic
The story behind NASCAR's most unique and iconic trophies, the Martinsville Speedway Grandfather Clock Trophy that is ...
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Why are NASCAR Martinsville winners given a clock? The 60-year grandfather clock tradition
This weekend will mark the 60th year that the winner of NASCAR at Martinsville is gifted a grandfather clock. Fred Lorenzen was the first to be gifted the iconic timepiece following his victory in ...