Presidents' Trophy: The Ultimate Motorsport Team Award

When talking about the Presidents' Trophy, the award that recognises the team accumulating the most points over a season. Also known as Top Team Award, it sits at the heart of competitive motorsport, a field where speed meets strategy. In this world, a racing series defines the calendar, the rules, and the points system that fuels the battle for the Trophy. Presidents' Trophy encompasses team performance, requires consistent championship points scoring, and influences sponsor interest throughout the season. Think of it as a marathon for a team’s engineering, driver skill, and pit‑crew efficiency—all measured by a single numeric ladder.

How the Trophy Connects to Points, Teams, and Series

The core attribute of the Trophy is its reliance on championship points. Every race in a series hands out a set of points based on finishing position, laps led, and even qualifying speed. Those points add up, and the team with the highest total at season's end lifts the Trophy. Because the points tally is transparent, fans can track progress in real time, and teams can tweak setups mid‑season to chase the lead. This creates a feedback loop: stronger performance earns more points, more points boost team morale, and higher morale pushes the team to fine‑tune every component—from aerodynamics to tire choices. The result is a living example of how team performance directly drives the award outcome.

While the Trophy is most famous in American football, the same principle applies across all major motorsport disciplines—whether it's Formula Ford, MotoGP, or drag racing. Each racing series sets its own points allocation, but the end goal remains the same: reward the most consistent, fastest, and smartest team. For a driver stepping onto the track, knowing the points structure is as important as knowing the racing line. For a sponsor, the Trophy offers a clear metric of brand exposure—teams that sit on top of the leaderboard get TV time, media mentions, and fan loyalty.

Our collection below reflects that diversity. You'll find pieces that break down the cost of a single MotoGP lap, explain why Bugatti stays out of racing, and show how drag racing still counts as real racing. Together they paint a picture of the ecosystem that feeds the Presidents' Trophy: affordable entry paths for amateurs, high‑budget elite series, and the everyday decisions that keep a racing team competitive. Browse on to see how points, performance, and series rules intertwine, and discover practical tips you can apply whether you’re a budding driver, a team manager, or just a fan who loves the numbers behind the speed.