Wheatcroft Trophy
Appearance
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 Ricahrds[6]