WHEEL FROM MARCOS AMBROSE WINNING SPRINT CUP NASCAR

On August 1 2012 Marcos Ambrose created history when he won back-to-back NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Watkins Glen.

Ambrose, who won two Supercars titles in a PIRTEK Ford in 2003 and 2004, drove the #9 Stanley Ford of Richard Petty Motorsports to victory lane.

The finish was incredibly dramatic, with a lot of slipping and sliding due to oil on the track and a problem with Kyle Busch's car in the final laps. Ambrose battled Brad Keselowski closely, ultimately taking the lead and holding on for the win in one of the greatest finishes in Cup Series history.

Using a three stop strategy, Ambrose drove flat-out throughout the entire race. During pit stop sequences he fell back as far as 24th, but each time put himself back in contention. In the final 10 laps the Tasmanian grabbed second from Keselowski, but with his tyres spent, he slipped back to third after running wide on the oil two laps from the end. The race then came alive with just a lap to run as Busch’s three second lead quickly evaporated as both Keselowski and Ambrose pounced providing the grandstand finish.

This is a wheel used on the car during that race and is signed by Ambrose, NASCAR legend Richard Petty and Ambrose’s teammate that weekend, AJ Allmendinger.

The wheel and tyre are in original condition and come with a letter of authenticity from Richard Petty Motorsports.

DONOR: Brett “Crusher” Murray

Location of item: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.