NOVEMBER, 2008 (Toronto) The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the ten individuals to be inducted at the 16th annual Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2009, in Toronto.
The 2008 inductees are:
The Induction ceremony and Gala dinner, including a silent auction, will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday February 21, 2009.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Sid Watkins, renowned neurosurgeon and former FIA Safety and Medical Delegate.
Ticket prices are the same as last year. Individual tickets are $195, before December 31, 2008 and $220 in 2009. Tables of 10 are available. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for a portion of the ticket price.
To purchase tickets, please call 416 736-7666, fax 416-850-2114 or visit www.cmhf.ca
This year's inductees come from a variety of racing disciplines and are being recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to Canadian racing. Up to 20 candidate nominations are forwarded to the Selection Committee, comprised of a national panel of automotive and racing journalists and historians, who make their selection based on overall accomplishments and contributions to Canadian motorsport.
Stuart Sherman, President of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame says, ?We are very excited to announce the newest list of outstanding Canadians, who, through their notable achievements over the last century, have contributed to Canada's racing heritage and have left their mark on Canadian motorsport.?
The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame was established in 1993 to honour and recognize the achievements of Canadians who have made significant contributions to Canada's rich and colourful motorsport history. Since its inception, more than 125 people have been inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame including Greg Moore, Scott Goodyear, Earl Ross, Ross Petersen, Guy Lombardo, Frank Hawley and the legendary Gilles Villeneuve.
Individual biographies of all inductees are available at www.cmhf.ca
For media inquiries contact: Stuart Sherman, President, Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, 416-391-1100
