IndyCar at International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum An Icon From Past 500s

Talladega, AL. October 16, 2008: The No. 7 STP Kurtis-NOVI on display at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum (IMHOF) didn’t capture the trophy at Indianapolis, but it did endear itself to legions of fans.

The Studebaker Special was owned by legendary STP spokesman and 1992 International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee Andy Granatelli, while the car design came from 2008 IMHOF Inductee Frank Kurtis. During its racing career, the open-cockpit roadster featured a 765 horsepower supercharged 8-cylinder engine and cost approximately $50,000 to build.

On loan from the STP Corporation, the car is on display in the Union 76 Building.

Admission to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is $10 for adults, $5 for kids age 7 to 17 and free for kids age 6 and younger. Combo packages that include both tours of the museum and Talladega Superspeedway are $12 for adults, $8 for kids age 7 to 17 and free for kids age 6 and younger. The museum is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week with the exception of holidays.