Nominations for the prestigious Hall of Fame are now open, as the Australian Motorsport Council prepares to induct it’s 100th member to the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.

The Hall of Fame honours high achievers from two and four-wheel racing, recognising individuals whose achievements have shaped and elevated motorsport.

To date, just 99 individuals have been uplifted from 125 years of racing – an average of less than one person a year, since its institution in 2016.

Nominations fall under two categories, Special Members and Competitor Members.

A Competitor Member involves an individual or a team who has demonstrated exceptional achievement by competing at the highest level of their chosen motorsport discipline at either national or international significance.

To be eligible, they must have retired from full-time competition at the elite level, though they may still participate on a part-time basis.

Special Members are individuals other than competitors who have made an extraordinary contribution to motorsport at the highest levels in Australia or internationally.

This includes individuals working within motorsport administration, motorsport technical and engineering innovation, event and competition creation, motorsport safety development and media and broadcasting.

In addition to these categories, the Legend category, honours individuals whose contributions to the sport have been made at the highest and most distinguished level. Individuals selected for this award are done so by their peers and will not be included in the typical nomination process.

John Smailes, Chair of the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame Selection Committee, has been at the helm of the Hall of Fame in recent years and is looking forward to welcoming a new batch of inductees next year.

“The Hall of Fame was instituted in 2016 to preserve the stories, triumphs and innovations that define motorsport’s heritage,” Smailes said.

“Motor racing continues to be a sport in which Australians consistently reach the top on the world stage.

“Legends such as Sir Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Wayne Gardner, Mick Doohan and Casey Stoner headline the remarkable Australians who have become world champions and household names.

“The Hall of Fame exists to inspire the next generation – competitors, engineers, officials and fans.”

The Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame committee has revised the criteria for potential inductees, reinforcing the need for a high calibre of nominations, with no more than five motorsport heroes likely to be uplifted in the next intake.

Nominations are now open and will close on Thursday 31 July 2025.