By: Ashley McCubbin

TORONTO, Ontario — As part of the Canadian International Auto Show at the Metro Conventon Center, the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame held their 2025 induction ceremonies on Saturday February 21. The event would see 20 new members to be inducted.

“It’s an honour to pay tribute and celebrate the individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions in motorsports throughout the many decades that our sport has existed in Canada,” Peter Lockhart began ceremonies in saying. “With our 33rd induction gala, we will have welcomed 328 honourable members into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame.”

The list of the inductees include Rob Atchison, Alan Biles, Ross Bentley, Jacques Bienvenue, Rick Bye, Bill Clubine, Michael Cannon, Jake Collison, David Deacon, David Hebert, Marty Gaunt, Gary Kershaw, Vic Parsons, Robert Reeves, Gaston Salvas, and Robert Wickens. Each of these individuals has had an impact in Canadian Motorsports, ranging from drag cars and sportscar competition to -open-wheel and stock cars. Some of their accomplishments came on Canadian soil, while others were able to gain national fame from taking their experiences to the United States and beyond.

The ceremony also seen Anthony Martella honored for his accomplishments with the JMF Motorsports Rising Star Award, as everyone looks forward to seeing what he can do in USF2000 competition this year with Exclusive Autosport.

Additionally, each year, the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame recognizes someone for their international success in Motorsports, with the 2025 honoree being Kim Green and Kevin Savoree, co-founders of Green Savoree Racing Promotions. They have been responsible for promoting the Honda Indy Toronto for the past 15 years, and will continue working with the province as the event moves to Markham for 2026.

Those looking to nominate individuals for the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame are encouraged to utilize the new streamline nominating service on the website. Any entries filed in by July will be considered for 2026.