Canadian Motorsport Hall Of Fame Honours 2002 Inductees

The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame (CMHF) announced its newest list of honourable members on March 8, 2003 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, during the CMHF’s annual black tie gala.

Representing a variety of racing disciplines each member was been nominated and selected for their outstanding contribution to Canadian motorsport. The selection committee is comprised of a panel of racing and automotive journalists from across the country who review the list of nominees and vote on the recipients.

The 2002 inductees are:

Ken Achs (Competitor-Drag racing)

Dick Baker (Builder/Competitor- Vintage racing)

Pete Bicknell (Competitor-Stock Car racing)

Jacob DeRosier (Competitor-Motorcycle racing)

Scott Goodyear (Competitor-Open Wheel, Kart racing)

Jim Hallahan (Builder/Competitor-Stock Car racing)

Guy Lombardo (Competitor-Boat racing)

Barry Paton (Competitor-Drag racing)

David Sehl (Competitor-Motorcycle racing)

Bob and Leone Slack (Builder-Stock Car racing)

Roy Smith (Competitor-Stock Car racing)

“We are lucky to have such depth in motorsport greatness. As always, this year’s list represents the best in Canadian motorsport,” said Chairman Ross de St. Croix. “Some of the names are well-known to even the non-motorsport enthusiast, which is a testament to their accomplishments.”

This is the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, which houses more than 20 racing cars, boats and motorcycles and holds the most extensive collection of archival motorsport material in Canada.

Since its inception in 1993, more than 90 people have been inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame including Greg Moore and the legendary Gilles Villeneuve. The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame was established to honour and recognize the achievements of those who have made significant contributions to Canada’s rich and colourful motorsport history. In 1999, the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame combined with the Canadian Automotive Collection and now operates as a not-for-profit, charitable institution. The organization is privately funded and relies on individual donations and corporate sponsorship.