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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.

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.

The award winners are:

Tom Wheatcroft Memorial Trophy

Every year since 2010, the Donington Park Racing Association Club has presented a tall silver cup trophy in memory of Tom Wheatcroft, the Tom Wheatcroft Memorial Trophy. It is presented alternately to bikes and cars:

References

  1. ^ "2011 Tom Wheatcroft Trophy Awarded to Aston Martin Chairman David Richards". Donington Park Racing. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  2. ^ Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - List of winners
  3. Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - Handover by Bernie Ecclestone
  4. Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - Presentation to Professor Jürgen Hubbert
  5. Formula 1 - Frank Williams awarded Tom Wheatcroft trophy
  6. "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.
  7. "Trophies". Donington Park Racing Association Club. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
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