Trophy Award Winners

The Chairman’s Trophy

This BCHMR permanent trophy is awarded to the driver/team that made the most outstanding appearance at the event taking into account Canadian racing history and spirited performance.

The 2016 winner is Collin Jackson with his 1973 Brabham BT40.

Collin Jackson receives the Chairman’s Trophy from BCHMR Chairman and VRCBC President, Stanton Guy. – VRCBC photo

The Abbotsford Trophy

This BCHMR permanent trophy was awarded this year to the outright winner of the Formula Vee section of the combined Formula Ford – Formula Vee, Hagerty Formula Festival race.

The 2016 winner is Paul Higgins, 1995 Protoform.

Paul Higgins receives the Abbotsford Trophy from VRCBC President Stanton Guy – VRCBC photo

The Westwood Trophy

This BCHMR permanent trophy was awarded this year to the outright winner of the Formula Ford section of the combined Formula Ford – Formula Vee, Hagerty Formula Festival race.

The 2016 winner is Alan McColl, 1977 Tiga.

Alan McColl receives the Westwood Trophy from VRCBC President Stanton Guy. – VRCBC photo

The SCCBC Trophy

This BCHMR permanent trophy was awarded to the driver judged to have delivered the most spirited performance in the combined Vintage Closed Wheel groups.

The 2016 winner is Kevin Estes, 1984 Porsche 911.

Kevin Estes receives the SCCBC Trophy from Bruce Banman (L) Honorary Starter of the First Annual Jim Latham Memorial Race and VRCBC President Stanton Guy (R). – VRCBC photo

The Pete Lovely Memorial Award

This BCHMR permanent trophy was awarded this year to the driver judged to have delivered the most spirited performance in the Vintage Exhibition Group of purpose – built racing cars.

The 2016 winner is John McCoy with his 1986 Mallock Mk 27. John had only imported this exciting racing car from England earlier in the week and the BCHMR was his first opportunity to drive it at all. He (and the Mallock) put on a very impressive show.

John McCoy receives the Pete Lovely Memorial Award from VRCBC President, Stanton Guy. – VRCBC photo

The Battered Cup

This BCHMR permanent trophy is ‘awarded’ annually to the competitor who has had the ‘most battering experience’ of the event.

The 2016 winner is Steve Clark. Steve had originally entered his well-known 1960 Lola Mk1 but found out at the last minute that the transmission had a serious problem. So, instead he brought his 1963 Lotus 23B together with his 1959 Elva Courier for he and his daughter Shelby to race. Unfortunately, the fuel tank bladder in the Lotus failed and then the driveshaft in the Elva broke, all before Saturday was even over!

Lorne Andras (L) accepts 'The Battered Cup' on behalf of Steve Clark from Canadian motorsport legend and Hall of Famer, Bill Sadler. - VRCBC photo

Lorne Andras (R) accepts ‘The Battered Cup’ on behalf of Steve Clark from Canadian motorsport legend and Hall of Famer, Bill Sadler. – VRCBC photo

The SOVREN Canada Cup

SOVREN (Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts) is a long time friend of the VRCBC with members regularly attending each other’s race events. This new annual award was added this year to recognize the most significant US – based SOVREN entry at the BCHMR.

The 2016 winner is long time SOVREN member Charly Mitchel. Charly has been entering his beautiful and fast 1969 Triumph TR6 in the BCHMR for many years. His ongoing support is very much appreciated by the VRCBC.