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Carroll Shelby
No other race car driver, designer, and builder has had
such a powerful influence on the history of the sports
car than Carroll Shelby. Nurturing the idea of developing
an inexpensive American sports car, Shelby designed a
vehicle with a light sports car chassis, powered by an
American V-8 engine. Known as the Cobra, this car set the
tone for the '60s muscle car era.
After World War II, Shelby owned and
operated dump trucks. It was at this time that he
assisted with the building a portion of the famed Route
66 Highway near McLean, Texas.
With an unrivaled racing career and an
eternal love for the automobile, Shelby's accomplishments
in the automotive industry have received international
acclaim.
We are proud to induct Carroll Shelby...
For his outstanding impact on the automotive industry
through design, engineering, and the building of
legendary Shelby Cobras.
The Camaro
Roaring to life in September 1966, the Chevrolet Camaro
has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of
Americans. The love affair has continued for 30 years,
spanning tour generations of Camaros, and countless miles
of cruising the open road
 From race cars to production cars,
Camaros have enjoyed success on the racetrack and in the
showroom. Through the years, the Camaro has evolved from
the first generation model, built in 1967-1969, through
the debut of the fourth generation in 1993. The 1997
Camaro has an optional 30th Anniversary package,
reminiscent of the legendary 1969 Z28 Pace Car, as
displayed with us today,
America's passion for the Camaro
continues to this day, and we are pleased to honor the marquee ....for celebrating 30 years of being Chevrolet's
honest American muscle car.....
Hot Rod Magazine
Nearly 50 years ago, dating back to December 1947, Robert
E. Petersen launched Hot Rod Magazine. Starting as a
niche publication for rod enthusiasts whom Petersen
had met at local drive-ins and racetracks, the magazine's
initial 10,000-copy press run was eagerly snapped up by
hot rod enthusiasts looking for insights into their favorite
hobby.
The magazine's impact on the American
automotive scene was immediate, reflected by Hot Rod's
circulation soaring to more than 50,000 in the first year. Today, with more than 800,000 monthly readers, Hot Rod
ranks as one of the highest circulation automotive
publications in the world.
Celebrating it's 50th Anniversary with
the January 1998 issue, Hot Rod will reproduce the first-ever
issue to accompany the current magazine. Today we are
honoring Hot Rod... for 50 years of dedicated coverage of
the hot rod hobby and lifestyle...
Les Richter
Les Richter's name is synonymous with motor racing in
Southern California. A veteran motor sports executive and
racing enthusiast, Richter started with the Riverside
International Raceway in 1960, and two years later became
the president and general manager, a position which he
held until 1983. Through his nationally recognized
innovations and creativity, Richter was responsible for
making the Raceway a consistently profitable facility.
Today, Richter is the executive vice
president of the California Speedway, a two-mile state-of-the-art
super-speedway. As he did with the Riverside International
Speedway 30 years ago, Richter has been instrumental in
the development of the all-new racing facility, paving
the way for the return of professional oval track auto
racing to Southern California. It is an honor to present
this to Les for his pioneering efforts and influence
within the world of motor sports.
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