MotorSport
New Zealand Premier Awards
THE
JIM CLARK TROPHY
The Jim Clark Trophy, in memory of Jim Clark, Tasman Champion 1965,
1967, 1968 who was killed at Hockenheim, Germany, in April 1968,
is awarded annually to the New Zealand driver competing at a National
or higher level who shows a sportsmanlike attitude to the sport
and fellow competitors and natural ability in "putting up the most
meritorious racing performance during the season".
Recipients:
1970 - Graham McRae, Wellington
1971 - Jim Richards, Auckland
1972 - David Oxton, Auckland
1973 - Reg Cook, Auckland
1974 - Rex Hart, Morrinsville
1975 - Brett Riley, Auckland
1976 - Ken Smith, Auckland
1977 - Bill Leckie, Auckland
1978 - Ross Stone, Onewhero
1979 - Rob Lester, Palmerston North
1980 - Mike King, Auckland
1981 - Jeff Pascoe, Blenheim
1982 - David Oxton, Auckland
1983 - Kevin Ingram, Feilding
1984 - Steve Richards, Hamilton
1985 - No Award made
1986 - Trevor Crowe, Christchurch
1987 - No Award made
1988 - Ken Smith MBE, Manurewa
1989 - Wayne Huxford, Wellington
1990 - Ken Smith MBE, Manurewa
1991 - Andy McElrea, Christchurch
1992 - Craig Baird, Hamilton
1993 - Greg Murphy, Hastings
1994 - Greg Murphy, Hastings
1995 - Paul Radisich, Hamilton
1996 - Andy McElrea, Christchurch
1997 - Greg Murphy, Hastings
1998 - Brett Riley, Auckland
1999 - Scott Dixon, Auckland
2000 - Simon Wills, Auckland
2001 - Scott Dixon, Auckland
2002 - Fabian Coulthard, Auckland
2003 - Mark Pedersen, Auckland
2004 - Scott Dixon, USA
2005 - Andy Booth, Auckland
2006 - Matthew Halliday, Auckland
2007 - John McIntyre, Nelson
2008 - Jonny Reid, Auckland
RALLY
FOUNDERS TROPHY
The Rally Founders Trophy recognises the rally driver who performs
with distinction during the rally season either nationally, internationally,
or both, has a sportsmanlike attitude towards the sport and others,
and displays the qualities of a true sporting ambassador.
Recipients:
1990 - Neil Allport, Auckland
1991 - Possum Bourne, Pukekohe
1992 - Brian Stokes, Kaiapoi
1993 - Will Orr, Whakatane
1994 - Possum Bourne, Pukekohe
1995 - Joe McAndrew, Wellington
1996 - Reece Jones, Kerikeri
1997 - Joe McAndrew, Wellington
1998 - Possum Bourne, Pukekohe
1999 - Geof Argyle, Palmerston North
2000 - Stumpy Holmes, Pukekohe
2001 - Possum Bourne, Pukekohe
2002 - Deborah Kibble, Wellington
2003 - Richard Mason, Masterton
2004 - Chris West, Auckland
2005 - Chris West, Auckland
2006 - Emma Gilmour, Dunedin
2007 - Richard Mason, Masterton
2008 - Hayden Paddon, Geraldine
THE
STEEL TROPHY
The Trophy was inaugurated in 1983 and acknowledges the efforts
of a junior (under 21) driver who competes at least at National
level and who displays dedication, skill and a level of professionalism
in their driving aiming to progress to the upper echelons of the
sport. Recipients shall show a sportsmanlike attitude to all competitors
and officials.
Recipients:
1983 - Richard Lester, Palmerston North (Formula Ford)
1984 - Craig Coleman, Wanganui (Laser Sport)
1985 - Warwick MacLachlan, Palmerston North (Formula Vee)
1986 - Debbie Lester, Palmerston North (Formula Vee)
1987 - Craig Baird, Hamilton (Formula Ford)
1988 - Paul Larsen, Christchurch (Formula Ford)
1989 - Mark Pedersen, Auckland (Formula Ford)
1990 - Andrew Neale, Hastings (Formula Ford)
1991 - Chris Maxwell, Auckland (Formula Vee)
1992 - Ashley Stichbury, Hawkes Bay (Formula Ford)
1993 - Nigel Wilkinson, Christchurch (Formula Ford)
1994 - Simon Wills, Auckland (Formula Ford)
1995 - Jason Richards, Nelson (Formula Ford)
1996 - Scott Dixon, Auckland (Formula Ford)
1997 - Scott Dixon, Auckland (Formula Ford)
1998 - Jason Liefting (Formula Ford)
1999 - LeRoy Stevenson (Formula Ford)
2000 - Chris Pither, Palmerston North (Formula First)
2001 - James Cressey, Auckland (Formula Ford)
2002 - Christina Orr, Whakatane (Formula First)
2003 - Jonathan Reid, Auckland (Formula Ford)
2004 - Brendon Hartley, Palmerston North (Formula
Ford)
2005 - Shane Van Gisbergen, Auckland (Formula First)
2006 - Shane Van Gisbergen, Auckland (Formula Ford)
2007 - Jonathan Lester, Taupo (Porsche GT3 Cup)
2008 - Earl Bamber, Wanganui (Toyota Tatuus)
LUPP
TROPHY
Inaugurated in 1997 to recognise the competitor who has demonstrated
exceptional levels of sportsmanship, of vehicle presentation, and
who embodies the very spirit and values associated with Historic
and Classic Racing in New Zealand.
The
trophy is from a collection of the late Sybil Lupp, kindly made
available by the MG Car Club (Wellington Centre). Sybil Lupp commenced
motorsport activities in 1947 and by 1952 held 144 trophies to her
credit including a 5th in the inaugural Lady Wigram Trophy Race
of 1949.
Recipients:
1997 - Ralph Watson, Auckland
1998 - Peter Grant, Christchurch
1999 - David Ingram, Hamilton
2000 - Geoffrey Brader, Wellington
2001 - Alan Curry, Hamilton
2002 - Keith Cowan, Christchurch
2003 - Ross Armstrong, Wellington
2004 - Geoff Manning, Auckland
2005 - Jenny Steere, Christchurch
2006 - Roger Townshend, Christchurch
2007 - Noel Atley, Invercargill
2008 - David Abbott, Christchurch
THE
BRUCE MCLAREN SCHOLARSHIP
Announced in 2000 jointly by MotorSport NZ and the Prodrive Trust
(renamed The MotorSport NZ Scholarship Trust in November 2002) this
scholarship was established with the aims of providing a one-year
assistance package to one of the sports young motor racing achievers.
Recipients:
2000 - James Cressey, Auckland
2002 - Fabian Coulthard, Auckland
2003 - Chris Pither, Palmerston North
2004 - Nelson Hartley, Palmerston North
THE
RACE TECHNICIANS SCHOLARSHIP
The MotorSport NZ Scholarship Trust established this scholarship
with the aims of providing a work experience with a race team offshore
and a technical training assistance package to a race technician
who was already exhibiting initiative and skills in the New Zealand
motor racing fraternity.
Recipients:
2003 - Sheldon Currington, Wellington
2004 - Adam Wigg, Auckland
