British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Limited is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales under no. 10387951 and whose registered office is at 39, Hatton Park Road, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 5AT.
The British Drag Racing Hall Of Fame was established 2006 to recognise significant contributions or achievements in the sport of British Drag Racing. Currently the twelve selection board members consist of club & track officials, promoters, former racers, journalists and fans with a long background in the sport - they convene annually to nominate candidates for inclusion into the Hall of Fame. Nominees with the most votes are informed by letter and invited to the presentation ceremony. Presentations are also held at race events or at an alternative venue of the inductee's choice. Those honoured for inclusion into the Hall of Fame will receive a 'Bootsie' a quality crystal tablet encapsulating an image of the late Allan 'Bootsie' Herridge, a man who put so much into British Drag Racing, together with an exclusive gold enammelled commemorative pin badge.
Please Note: Active lobbying of any person or persons would be viewed unfavourably
The criteria to which the selection board work is as follows;
Eligibility for induction into the British Drag Racing Hall Of Fame is extended to any person who has driven, piloted, owned, designed, built, maintained, prepared, promoted, officiated, supported or taken part in any capacity connected with British Drag Racing. An inductee must have been retired for a least three years or must have been engaged at the top level of his/her area of British Drag Racing for at least 20 years, or made a recognisable and significant contribution to the sport. Inductees are characterized by their desire to win, mastery of their own particular field and courage to innovate.
The British Drag Racing Hall of Fame would like to thank the following individuals who have contributed their services to this site:
Nick Pettitt
Keith Lee Images
Roger Gorringe, Nitro Exposure
Simon Groves
Andy Rogers (Tog)
Darren West, Power Race Graphics
Steve Trice
Phil Cottingham
Andy Barrack (Deceased)
Brian Taylor
Chairman of the Selectors, Former Chief Starter at Santa Pod Raceway
Former Santa Pod commentator, now track announcer at York Dragway & event MC
Shakespeare County Raceway Marketing Manager and UK nostalgia enthusiast
Fan representative & former Carter Motorsport Marketing Manager
Member of FIA Drag Racing Commission and Chair of MSA Drag Racing Committee
MSA British Drag Racing Championship Public Relations Officer
Santa Pod Raceway CEO and FIA European Championship Promoter
Photojournalist & Former SPR Commentator
Santa Pod Racers Club Chief Starter
Former Bike Racer & BDRHoF Website Administrator
Santa Pod Racers Club International Race Director
Eurodragster.com News Editor
Historical Consultants to the BDRHoF
Honorary Chairman
Events Co-Ordinator
Special Liaison Manager
Press and Public Relations
Secretary and Treasurer
International Relations
Membership Liaison
Social Media