The Chevrolet bowtie—introduced by company co-founder William C. Durant in late 1913—is one of the most recognized emblems in the world today. But how it came to be synonymous with the brand is open to wide interpretation.

Throughout its 100-year history, Chevrolet has created hundreds of different cars and trucks. Many have their passionate fans and collectors. Some stand out as iconic –personifying the spirit, style, and dependability that have defined Chevrolet.

It wasn’t easy. After all, 100 years is a long time. Especially with an international motorsports heritage as storied as ours. So, after much thought and a fistfight or two, we present to you the top 10 defining moments in Chevrolet racing history.

Chevy Runs Deep, for the first 100 years and into the next. The brand was founded in Detroit, in November 1911, by racer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. "Billy" Durant, who developed cars that quickly earned reputations for performance, durability and value. Those traits remain at the core of Chevrolet, which is the world's fourth-largest automotive brand...

Chevrolet celebrated 60 years of the Corvette by being the official ride of the Woodward Dream Cruise. Its tradition is exemplified by the unparalleled style, unmistakable power and technology present in six generations of Corvette.