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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:

  • 2002 - Murray Walker
  • 2003 - Professor Sid Watkins
  • 2004 - Jean Todt
  • 2005 - Bernie Ecclestone
  • 2006 - Professor Jürgen Hubbert of Mercedes Benz
  • 2007 - Sir Stirling Moss
  • 2008 - Sir Frank Williams
  • 2009
  • 2010 - Rick Hall
  • 2011 - David Richards, chairman of Aston Martin
  • 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:

  • 2010 Kevin Wheatcroft
  • 2011 Marco Melandri, World Superbikes
  • 2012 Olivier Pla, Bertand Baguette and Dimitrie Enjalbert, European Le Mans Series
  • 2013 Alex Lowes, British Superbike Championship
  • 2014 Jason Plato, British Touring Car Championship
  • 2015 James Ellison, British Superbike Championship
  • References

    Wheatcroft Trophy Wikipedia


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