While the award is normally presented at the CAMS Motor Sport Awards, the decision was made to present the award to Molloy who is currently in hospital. CAMS President Andrew Papadopoulos made the presentation earlier this week.

 

In what is considered a highly successful career in the sport, Molloy’s contributions to the motor sport came in the form as an engineer and mentor, as well as the designer and developer of engines and chassis tuning.

 

It wasn’t just with four wheels where Molloy found success, with the New South Welshman also enjoying positive stints with teams and riders on bikes too.

 

Some of Molloy’s most notable achievements as an engineer include being one of the important figures behind Neil Alan’s 1970 outright lap record at Bathurst, a record that stood for 32 years, and Warwick Brown’s win at the 1975 New Zealand Grand Prix.

 

Molloy also left his mark on the Australian Touring Cars Championships, winning multiple titles as a valued member of the Moffat Ford Dealers and Ron Hodgson team.

 

Australian Motorcycle legend Wayne Gardner’s first major victory came in 1979 at the Castrol 6 Hour Production motorcycle race and Molloy was there working behind the scenes to help Gardner with the historic win.

 

With such a long career in motor sport, it comes as no surprise that Molloy had his hands in so many different disciplines, as well as finding success in disciplines such as Formula and Touring Cars, bikes, boats and Sports Cars -  a unique aspect of his career.

 

Papadopoulos said Molloy was a deserving recipient and had contributed so much to the sport.

 

“It was a great honour to present Peter with the Phil Irving Award in front of his family and friends,” Papadopoulos said.

 

“It certainly was a memorable moment for all concerned.”

 

Molloy’s award is named in honour of the remarkable achievements of the late Phil Irving OBE – an outstanding Australian engineer who had an impact on both Australia and the world stage.