By: Ashley McCubbin

Behind the wheel, James Hinchcliffe has been successful with six NTT IndyCar Series wins and 18 podium finishes. This came following a runner-up in the Indy Lights standings in 2010 with three trips to victory lane. He also gone onto be very successful on media side as commentator with NBC Sports for the NTT IndyCar Series and for Formula 1.

The Oakville, Ontario native was recognized for his accomplishments earlier this month with an induction into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame. See his full speech in its entirety below.