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The 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^[1]
2003 - Professor Sid Watkins^[1]
2004 - Jean Todt^[1]
2005 - Bernie Ecclestone^[2]
2006 - Professor Jürgen Hubbert of Mercedes Benz^[3]
2007 - Sir Stirling Moss
2008 - Sir Frank Williams^[4]
2009
2010 - Rick Hall ^[5]
2011 - David Richards^[6]

References

[MotorMarques-1] Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - List of winners

[2] Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - Handover by Bernie Ecclestone

[3] Motormarques - Wheatcroft Trophy - Presentation to Professor Jürgen Hubbert

[4] Formula 1 - Frank Williams awarded Tom Wheatcroft trophy

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 * 2009
 * 2010 - Rick Hall <ref>[http://www.donington-park.co.uk/news/2011/07/01/2011-tom-wheatcroft-trophy-awarded-to-aston-martin-chairman-david-richards/]</ref>
-* 2011 - [[David Richards (racing)|David Ricahrds]]<ref>[http://www.donington-park.co.uk/news/2011/07/01/2011-tom-wheatcroft-trophy-awarded-to-aston-martin-chairman-david-richards/]</ref>
+* 2011 - [[David Richards (racing)|David Richards]]<ref>[http://www.donington-park.co.uk/news/2011/07/01/2011-tom-wheatcroft-trophy-awarded-to-aston-martin-chairman-david-richards/]</ref>
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