Annual award for the contribution in motorsport world
The Tom Wheatcroft Trophy has been awarded annually since 2002 in recognition of a person who has made significant contributions to the motorsport world and industry. It was founded by Kevin Wheatcroft in commemoration of his father Tom Wheatcroft, a lifelong motorsport enthusiast, team owner, constructor, the owner of Donington Park motor racing circuit and the Donington Grand Prix Collection.[1]
The trophy is a representation of a steering wheel mounted on a Grand Prix car driven by Roger Williamson who was Tom Wheatcroft's protégé in the early 1970s.[1]
The award winners are:
2002 - Murray Walker[2]
2003 - Professor Sid Watkins[2]
2004 - Jean Todt[2]
2005 - Bernie Ecclestone[3]
2006 - Professor Jürgen Hubbert of Mercedes-Benz[4]
2007 - Sir Stirling Moss
2008 - Sir Frank Williams[5]
2009
2010 - Rick Hall [6]
2011 - David Richards, chairman of Aston Martin[1]
^ abc"2011 Tom Wheatcroft Trophy Awarded to Aston Martin Chairman David Richards". Donington Park Racing. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
^ abcMotormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - List of winners
^Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - Handover by Bernie Ecclestone
^Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - Presentation to Professor Jürgen Hubbert
^Formula 1 - Frank Williams awarded Tom Wheatcroft trophy
^"2011 Tom Wheatcroft Trophy Awarded to Aston Martin Chairman David Richards - Donington Park Racing Circuit". www.donington-park.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2014-07-26.
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