Gordon Johncock presented special Baby Borg in honor of his 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory
Friends and family of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock gathered today at Binkley's Kitchen and Bar in Indianapolis to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his 1973 victory, where BorgWarner Corporation presented Johncock with a special Baby Borg trophy to commemorate the first of his two Indianapolis 500 victories.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Artwork of Gordon Johncock on a gift bag presented to guests during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gifts to be presented to guests during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: A banner of Gordon Johncock sets the backdrop for the Baby Borg trophy presented to Gordon Johncock during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: The Borg-Warner Winner's Wreath around a tower of Mountain Dew during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock and his wife Sue, chat with friends prior to the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: The base of the Baby Borg presented to Gordon Johncock during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: A banner of Gordon Johncock sets the backdrop for original winners plaque, the Baby Borg trophy, and Borg-Warner Trophy during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Legendary broadcaster, Paul Page (L), chats with Sue and Gordon Johncock prior to the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock chats with family and friends prior to the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Sue and Gordon Johncock chat with INDYCAR President, Jay Frye, prior to the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock’s wife, Sue, is presented with a bouquet of flowers during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory by Steve Shunck of Borg-Warner at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, is presented with a Baby Borg to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory by Michelle Collins, Global Director - Marketing and Public Relations at Borg-Warner, at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, addresses the gathering of friends and family during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, and his wife Sue, pose with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, and Michelle Collins, Global Director - Marketing and Public Relations at Borg-Warner, pose with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, poses with his Baby Borg presented during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, poses with his original winners plaque and the Baby Borg trophy presented during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, with his great grandchildren during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy and his Baby Borg presented during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, talks with family and friends after the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock's likeness on the Borg-Warner Trophy, to commemorate his winning the 1973 Indianapolis 500 at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Family and friends, gather to celebrate Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, at the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Guest were encouraged to wear flannel in honor of Gordon.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Gordon Johncock's silhouette (second from bottom) against the backdrop of a banner with his victory lane photo during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Family and friends, gather to celebrate Gordon Johncock, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, at the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Guest were encouraged to wear flannel in honor of Gordon.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Members of Gordon Johncock's family point to his likeness on the Borg-Warner Trophy at the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johncock's 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory at Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar on April 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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