. Ericsson_Marcus + GanassiChip receive their gorgeous Baby Borgs in honor of their 2022 Indy500 success together
Ericsson, who scored Chip Ganassi Racing’s fifth victory in the event and its first for 10 years, won the 106running of the Indy 500 after a breathtaking finish in which he held off Pato O’Ward’s Arrow McLaren in the charge for the twin checkers. Ericsson averaged 175.428mph over the 200-lap race and took home a record $3.1m in winnings.
The Baby Borg was first created in 1988, with the Championship Team Owner’s Trophy established 10 years later. BorgWarner Inc.’s Michelle Collins said: “I’m honored to be here today. This is one of the best days for me, being here on behalf of the company, putting an end to the season as we look ahead to the next one.
“Indy 500 has been a big part of my life, so thanks to everybody involved, thanks to everybody on the team, thanks to Marcus for a great drive obviously. And I want to thank my buddy Roger Penske, thank him for the stewardship of Indianapolis Motor Speedway for all of us. It’s been said millions of times it’s about tradition, it’s about history, and for me it’s about the people.
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