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Five new inductees in Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame 21.03.24 One of Australia’s greatest Supercar Drivers, Dick Johnson AM, has inducted five new members into the exclusive Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. The ceremony on the Tech stage at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix brings to 93 the number of inductees into the Hall of Fame over a period of 124 years.

Motorsport Star Maker Revered 24.10.23 Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee Allan Horsley, a respected promoter, manager, and star maker, has died in Sydney. He was prominent as the general manager of Oran Park raceway in its heyday and promoted the Australian Touring Car Championship clash which was so successful that police closed the gates and would allow no more spectators to enter.

Vale John Pizarro 07.08.23 Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee John Pizarro has died, aged 78. John was 15-time Australian Karting Champion, raced in Karts against Ayrton Senna, and was an inspiration to young karters and to the broader community in his hometown of Parkes, NSW.

Motorsport Hall Of Fame - A Feature Of The Australian Grand Prix 05.04.23 A record cumulative crowd of more than 440,000 attended the 2023 Australian F1 Grand Prix. Throughout the race meeting , Big Screens around the circuit celebrated the induction of the latest four members of the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Part of the culture of the Australian Grand Prix is to motivate the next generation of motor sport participants.

Legend Inducts New Motor Sport Hall Of Fame Heroes 30.03.23 Mick Doohan, one of Australia’s three motorsport legends, has inducted four new heroes into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Five times motorcycle world champion Doohan conducted the ceremony at the Australian F1 Grand Prix where his son Jack was a leading contender in the world F2 championship.

Australian Motorsport Hall Of Fame Launches Website 27.03.23 The Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame has created a website to honor its 88 inductees and inspire a new generation of competitors. The site went live to coincide with the 2023 Australian Formula One Grand Prix in time to induct four new heroes.

Australian Motorsport Hall Of Fame Becomes Flagship Of AMC 12.01.23 Founding Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame Chair, Garry Connelly AM (right) with Hall of Fame legend, 1980 world F1 champion Alan Jones MBE.

Four New Inductees Into The Australian Motor Sport Hall Of Fame 12.01.23 Australian Motorsport pioneer Joan Richmond with some of her trophies now held by the National Museum of Australia.