One of the modern day greats, Craig Lowndes has been inducted into the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame, an initiative of CAMS and presented by Famous Insurance, recognises on and off-track contributors across every discipline of motorsport in Australia from circuit racing, motorcycling, speedway, drag racing, rallying, off-road and karting.

Lowndes will join several other inductees at this year’s Hall of Fame gala dinner in Melbourne during the Grand Prix.

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While guidelines for the Hall of Fame stipulate that an inductee must have been retired from full time competition, the committee agree a special dispensation was appropriate for the three-time Supercars champion and seven-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner.

Lowndes himself was shocked and humbled.

“You don’t get into the business for these sorts of awards, but it's nice to be recognised for what we've done, what we've achieved and what you give back to the sport,” Lowndes said.

“It is always right to give back as much as you take out.

“I know there's been some great people before me that have been nominated. It's an honour to be part of that list that includes some of the most iconic names in the sport.

“As big as the night is, it's actually a fan night as well. Anyone can buy a ticket and come along and rub shoulders with the greats in Australian motor sport.”

The black-tie event takes place on the Friday, 15 March and has become one of the highlights of the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix week.

“I haven't actually been to the Hall of Fame dinner before because I have always still been at Albert Park racing or working with my engineers, so I am really looking forward to it,” Lowndes added.

Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame Chairman Garry Connelly AM congratulated Lowndes on his inclusion in the Hall of Fame.

“There is no doubt that Craig (Lowndes) is one of the great products of Australian motor sport and will eventually go down as one of the real legends of the sport,” Connelly said.

“He is a true champion on and off the track and was a natural inclusion into the Hall of Fame.

“His popularity has encouraged us to create some exclusive fan tables for Craig fans who want to come along and be a part of what will be a unique night in Australian motor sport history.”

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