<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><br></div><div>FOT:</div><div><br></div><div>This is the official Hall of Fame announcement. Feel free to forward as you see fit.</div><div><br></div><div>The Induction Ceremony at Road America on Thursday will add excitement to the Kastner Cup. The Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Road America Welcome Party.</div><div><br></div><div>Mark Bradakis, FOT Mainstay, will be in attendance for his induction.</div><div><br></div><div>Special Thanks to FOT Ted Schumacher for serving on the Hall of Fame Selector Committee.</div><div><br></div><div>Joe Alexander</div><div>BSCHOF Board of Directors.</div><div><br></div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>Subject:</b> <b>BRITISH SPORTS CAR HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES ITS 2023 INDUCTEES</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="image.png" src="cid:ii_li9e5al40"><br></div><div style="text-align:center"><br></div><div style="text-align:left"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">25651
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SPORTS CAR HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES ITS</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:18pt"></span></u></b></p>
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INDUCTEES</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:18pt"></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">PETERSBURG, VA</span></u></i><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"> –May 15, 2023</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"> – </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">The British Sports Car Hal of Fame (BSCHoF)
has just released its newest list of inductee for 2023. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">BSCHoF President Gary Kincel said, “Once
again, this years’ selections for induction into the British Sports Car Hall of
Fame have all made significant contributions to the history and legacy of the
British Sports car. Anyone who has ever been involved with or are a fan of
automobiles will know these names and understand their significance.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">“Of the 7 newest members of the BSCHoF
run the gamut from Technicians, Engineers and designers to race car drivers
extraordinaire with a beloved author added in for good measure” added Kincel. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">They are:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Mark Bradakis</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"> - Mark has been a racer and supporter of
Triumph motorcars for well over forty years. He has rebuilt, raced,
autocrossed, Spitfires, TR4’s, 250’s, and GT6’s at many levels. However, he has
proven himself to be a hero and champion of all British sports cars through his
support of many British marques and their online presence through <a href="http://www.team.net">www.team.net</a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Syd </span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Enever - After joining Morris Garages in
1920, Enever became an indispensable
part of the MG racing and record breaking story in the 1930s. He rose to become
MG’s Chief Engineer and most notably, the designer of the MGA and MGB sports
cars as well as the EX179 and EX181 record breakers of the 1950s. He retired in
1971 after 51 years with MG.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Lawton “Lanky” Foushee</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> – After a stint in the Air Force working on
“Presidential Aircraft maintenance,” Lanky</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"> worked at a Pontiac dealership after his service and then
joined Group 44 as their crew chief. Lanky remained a fixture with Group 44
race team until his retirement in 1997. Group 44 was one of the most successful
and dominant sports car teams from the 1960s forward. Led by Bob Tullius, its
drivers won many SCCA championships, representing Triumph, MG and Jaguar, in
multiple classes of racing from SCCA, IMSA and CART.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Brian Fuerstenau</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"> - Fuerstenau teamed up with Bob
Tullius in 1964 to form Group 44, one of the most remarkably successful team in
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) competitions. Brian won an SCCA National
Championship in F Production in 1965 driving a Triumph TR-3, and in F Production
in 1968, diving a Triumph Spitfire. His third and last championship was in
1973, in E Production at the wheel of a Triumph Spitfire. He was a master
mechanic as well as a driver for the Group 44 team. In their twenty-five years
of competition Group 44's drivers won 14 SCCA National Championships, three
Trans-Am championships and 11 IMSA GTP races, all with Brian as their chief
mechanic.</span></p>
<p style="margin:6pt 0cm;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">David Hobbs</span></u><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> - </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,34)"> </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Though most recently known
for his entertaining and insightful race coverage, and his success as an Ohio
Honda dealer, his career as an international racing driver spanned 30 years at
all levels including championships in in </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_car" title="Sports car" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">sports
cars</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">, </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touring_car_racing" title="Touring car racing" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">touring cars</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">, Formula 5000 cars, </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indy_Racing_League" title="Indy Racing League" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Indy cars</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">, </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Motor_Sports_Association" title="International Motor Sports Association" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">IMSA</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">, </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can-Am" title="Can-Am" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Can-Am</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> and </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One" title="Formula One" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Formula
One</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">, mostly all at the wheel of British made
cars.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p style="margin:6pt 0cm;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Burt Levy</span></u><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> - Burt, like so many others, got his start in racing
in a consummate British roadster: the Triumph TR3. His experiences along the
way helped to create an insight into the hobby and into the sport and a way of
telling stories that would be more impactful in the long run than any trip to
the winner's circle. Burt's love of the sport and the cars and people of which
it is comprised combined to help him write his best selling novel, “The Last
Open Road.” the British He has contributed many books, articles and tales, all enhancing
the British Sports Car experience</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Brian Redman</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"> – Brian Redman has been a Champion on three
Continents in everything from Morris Minors, to Jaguar E-types to Ford GTs and Lola
Formula Cars and Sports Cars. An incredible record of achievement, many at the
wheel of famous British-built cars. Today, Brian helps new generations enjoy
the thrills of racing with his Targa 66 organization. A true Gentleman and an
incredible Ambassador for Motorsport.<span style="background:rgb(217,217,217)"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">This year’s induction ceremony will
take place at Road America Raceway in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on July 13th,
prior to <span style="color:rgb(32,33,34);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The WeatherTech
International Challenge with Brian Redman for vintage/historic cars. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">The British Sports Car Hall of Fame
(BSCHoF) was established as an independent entity in 2016 to preserve and
perpetuate the legacy and impact of these legendary vehicles and to honor the
men and women responsible for their success. Induction into the Hall of Fame is
reserved for those who have made a significant and lasting impact on the
British sports car industry and hobby, making it a singular honor for a
lifetime of achievement. By celebrating the memory of the dedicated individuals
that played key roles, the Hall can serve as a touchstone for British sports
car enthusiasts of all ages and interests, furthered by its various
preservation and education initiatives.</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10pt">The British Sports Car
Hall of Fame is part of the Coventry Foundation, a 501C(3) charitable
organization, and the hall of fame’s mission is to preserve and perpetuate the
legacy and impact of these legendary vehicles and to honor the men and women
responsible for their success. Induction into the Hall of Fame is reserved for
those who have made a significant and lasting impact on the British sports car
industry and hobby, making it a singular honor for a lifetime of achievement.
By celebrating the memory of the dedicated individuals that played key roles,
the Hall can serve as a touchstone for British sports car enthusiasts of all
ages and interests, furthered by its various preservation and education
initiatives to preserve and protect the history and cultural impact of British
sports cars in America</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12pt">.</span></i></p>
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