The winners of British motor sport’s premier championship titles were crowned at the Motor Sports Association’s prestigious Night of Champions at the Royal Automobile Club in London (18 January).
Recently retired sportscar racing legend Allan McNish, the Guest of Honour, presented trophies to all of the 2013 MSA British Champions. McNish, the reigning Le Mans 24 Hours winner and FIA World Endurance Champion, was also honoured with a special presentation from MSA Chairman Alan Gow in recognition of his outstanding career and support of British motor sport. A series of special awards was also presented to recognise outstanding achievement across the motor sport spectrum.
Rob Jones, MSA Acting Chief Executive, said: “The Night of Champions is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in UK motor sport, bringing together all those who have excelled in their chosen discipline to win the ultimate prize in the domestic sport: an MSA British Championship title. We were delighted to welcome Allan McNish to present the winners’ trophies, and also to reward some of the unsung heroes of our sport with a series of special awards.”
The Champions honoured on the night were:
MSA British Cadet Kart Championship: Oliver YorkMSA British Junior Kart Championship & Mark W Hines Memorial Trophy: Jehan DaruvalaMSA British Short Circuit Kart Championship: Daniel BortonMSA British Long Circuit Kart Championship: Paul PlattMSA British Autotest Championship: Richard PinkneyMSA British Car Trial Championship: Duncan StephensMSA British Sporting Trials Championship: Thomas Bricknell MSA British Drag Racing Championship: Bruno BaderMSA British Sprint Championship: Colin CalderMSA British Hill Climb Championship: Scott MoranMSA British Rallycross Championship: Julian GodfreyMSA British Cross Country Championship: Dan Lofthouse and Jonny KoonjaMSA British Historic Rally Championship: Richard Hill (driver) and Steffan Evans (co-driver)MSA British Junior Rally Championship: Benjamyn McKayMSA British Rally Championship Manufacturer: Citroen UKMSA British Rally Championship: Jukka Korhonen and Marko Salminen MSA British Endurance Championship: Ian Loggie and Chris Jones British GT Championship: Andrew HowardBritish Formula 3 International Series: Jordan KingMSA British Touring Car Championship Manufacturer: HondaMSA British Touring Car Championship: Andrew Jordan
Special awards:
JLT MSA Club of the Year: Wigton Motor ClubJLT MSA Volunteer of the Year – Overall: Lynne KendallJLT MSA Volunteer of the Year – Rescue: Michael MarnerJLT MSA Volunteer of the Year – Clerk of the Course: Martin BeanRenault MSA Young Journalist of the Year: Alex HarmerRenault MSA Young Photographer of the Year: Tom LoomesBWRDC Lord Wakefield Trophy: Maria de VillotaRSF MSA Young Driver of the Year: Sennan FieldingSir Malcolm Campbell Memorial Trophy*: Williams Hybrid Power
*Awarded to an individual or group for excellence within motor sport.
