Motorsport Australia stalwart Tim Schenken OAM has received his latest honour after being inducted into the Supercars Hall of Fame.
 
Schenken was inducted into the prestigious club alongside Supercars great Craig Lowndes during the Repco Supercars Championship’s Gala Dinner in Adelaide following the conclusion of the 2022 season.
 
Having been in the sport for more than 50 years, Schenken has had a stellar career both as a driver and as a key official/administrator.
 
Behind the wheel, Schenken competed at the highest level of the sport, which included 36 Formula 1 Grands Prix and Le Mans class wins, as well as being the only Australian to drive for Ferrari.
 
In 1987, Schenken was appointed as Australian Touring Cars Championship Race Director and held onto the role for more than three decades, eventually standing down at the end of 2021.
 
Also serving as a track inspector for the FIA, Motorsport Australia and the Director of Racing Operations, Schenken’s expertise has been sought from ASNs all over the world.


 
The induction follows Schenken’s recent tribute of having the famous race control tower at Mount Panorama renamed in his honour.
 
Upon receiving the induction, Schenken was honoured to be joining an exclusive club, full of Australian talent.
 
“Some great Australians have been inducted so I am honoured to be put into the category amongst the elite of Australian motorsport,” Schenken said.
 
“To be joining the likes of Allan Moffat, Peter Brock and Dick Johnson, as well as in the same year as an icon of Australian sport in Craig Lowndes – makes me extremely humbled.
 
“To be honest, it came as a surprise and I had no idea it was happening until not long before, but I am proud that I was recognised for my work over the years – especially since I am the first official there, which is truly a special honour.
 
“To have a standing ovation in front of my wife Brigitte when I was receiving this award was truly a special moment and I am pleased that I was able to contribute so much during my career.
 
“I am lucky enough to have had a career both as driver and one as a key official and I have to thank my family for their unwavering support, as well as all the people who shared the journey with me along the way.”

Motorsport Australia President Andrew Fraser congratulated Schenken on the honour.

“Tim has been an incredible contributor to our sport for decades and it’s fantastic to see Supercars give him the recognition he deserves,” Fraser said.

“Tim is highly deserving of this award and it’s very special to see someone inducted into the Hall of Fame for their efforts outside of purely driving.

“He has done a lot for not just Supercars, but for the sport in general and on behalf of Motorsport Australia, I would like to congratulate Tim for this honour.”
 
Click here to view the Supercars Hall of Fame.