The Racecar That Launched Ford

2026-09-30 · 51 min · episode 1 · 10 entities

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Episode description as stored

In 1901, Henry Ford was 38, out of work, and one failed company deep. So he built a racecar and challenged America's biggest name in cars to a head-to-head race in front of 8,000 people. James Pumphrey, Vin Anatra and Zach Redpath kick off You Better Win: The History of Ford Racing with the story that started it all. From the Quadricycle and the 2 AM test drive that required an axe, to the Sweepstakes upset over Alexander Winton at Grosse Pointe, to the 999 and Barney Oldfield. Plus James and Vin ride in an exact replica of Sweepstakes at The Henry Ford, and the crew explains where the name "You Better Win" came from. New episodes of You Better Win, an 8-part series from Ford Racing and Speeed. Next up: Ford in Formula 1.