TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame (CMHF) is proud to announce the members of its Class of 2025, celebrating a distinguished group of competitors, builders, significant contributors and media professionals whose achievements have shaped Canada’s motorsport landscape.
Following a year-long public nomination process and review by a 10-member selection committee, this year’s inductees reflect the depth, diversity and dedication of Canada’s motorsport community. Their contributions span grassroots ovals, road courses and drag strips, as well as global racing circuits and broadcast booths.
Including the Class of 2025, the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame will have honoured a total of 326 individuals and organizations for their remarkable achievements and contributions to Canadian motorsport.
“The Class of 2025 highlights the depth of talent and dedication that continue to define Canadian motorsport,” said Peter Lockhart, Board Chair of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. “From accomplished racers to the builders and media voices who helped shape their success, each inductee has made a lasting impact on the sport’s growth and reputation. We congratulate all the inductees and appreciate everyone who submitted a nomination.”
The new class will be formally inducted at the annual Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Induction Gala, to be held February 21, 2026, during the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.
Competitors / Builders / Significant Contributors
Rob Atchison – London, Ontario
A dominant force in IHRA Alcohol Funny Car competition, beginning in the early 2000s, Atchison captured three consecutive championships (2003–05). His 21 national event wins make him the winningest Canadian driver in IHRA history.
Alan (Al) Billes – Barrie, Ontario
A pioneering Pro Mod racer and tuner, Billes earned international respect for his technical innovation, championship-winning setups and lasting influence on Canadian drag racing.
Ross Bentley – Chilliwack, British Columbia
A race-winning driver and respected coach, Bentley competed in Formula Atlantic, CART and endurance racing, earning international recognition for his skill and contribution to driver development.
Jacques Bienvenue – Quebec City, Quebec
From the late 1960s to early 1990s, Bienvenue was a four-time Canadian champion and multiple regional titleholder who advanced motorsport in Quebec. He represented Canada internationally in the Daytona 24 Hours, Le Mans 24 Hours and Sebring 12 Hours. As a journalist-driver, he also earned the prestigious Paul Frère Trophy.
Rick Bye – Mississauga, Ontario
Bye raced in Formula Vee (1972–82), co-founding Olympus Racing and earning multiple major wins and two national runner-up finishes. He later competed in DIRT Modifieds and led Commercial Motorsports in the Rothmans Porsche Series, winning at Mont-Tremblant. A three-time Canadian endurance champion and Porsche Cup honouree, he also coached aspiring racers.
Bill Clubine – Vaughan, Ontario
Originally a racer who competed on road courses, snowmobiles and motorcycles, Clubine has become an influential builder, sponsor and supporter of Canadian motorsport. His decades of leadership and investment through his businesses have allowed him to mentor and support up-and-coming drivers in Canada and the United States.
Michael Cannon – Montreal, Quebec / Indianapolis, Indiana
A world-class race engineer, Cannon has guided teams to success in IndyCar and Champ Car competition and earned wide respect for his expertise and leadership in open-wheel racing.
Jake Collison – Cambridge, Ontario
A standout in Canadian karting since 1983, Collison has earned 15 Waterloo Regional Kart Club titles and 15 Ontario Grand National “Bear” championships. Founder of Collison Racing, he is also a respected engine builder, mentor and past club president committed to growing grassroots karting across Canada.
David Deacon – Guelph, Ontario
An accomplished racer and engineer who competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and numerous endurance events, Deacon became known for blending technical innovation with creative vision. His signature achievement was the creation of the Rothmans Porsche 944 Turbo Cup Championship.
David Hébert – St-Damase, Quebec
One of Quebec’s most successful dirt modified racers, Hébert has earned multiple championships and widespread respect through more than three decades of competition.
Marty Gaunt – Toronto, Ontario / Mooresville, North Carolina
Founder of Gaunt Brothers Racing, Gaunt brought Canadian representation to NASCAR’s top Cup Series and continues to shape the sport through leadership and mentorship.
Gary Kershaw – Victoria, British Columbia
A versatile and accomplished racer, Kershaw earned success across stock car, open-wheel and sports car competition, becoming one of British Columbia’s most respected motorsport figures.
Vic Parsons – Oro-Medonte, Ontario
A veteran of Canadian stock car racing, Parsons earned victories across Ontario and the U.S., highlighted by a tenth-place finish in the 1973 Daytona 500, one of Canada’s notable NASCAR achievements.
Robert Reeves – Edmonton, Alberta
A racer and entrepreneur, Reeves built and operated RAD Torque Raceway (formerly Castrol Raceway), establishing Western Canada’s premier multi-discipline motorsport venue and expanding community racing opportunities.
Gaston Salvas – Boucherville, Quebec
A respected official and race director, Salvas has spent more than five decades shaping short-track dirt racing through leadership, rulemaking and commitment to fair competition across Quebec, Ontario and the US northeast.
Robert Wickens – Guelph/ Indianapolis, Indiana, Ontario
A champion in Formula Renault 3.5 and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Wickens also earned IndyCar and Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honours. His inspirational comeback following his 2018 accident has made him one of Canadian motorsport’s most admired figures.
Media
Claude Gariépy – Quinte West, Ontario, Quebec
A veteran cameraman and media professional, Gariépy has spent five decades capturing Canadian motorsport, preserving its history and celebrating its people.
Bertrand Houle – Montréal, Quebec
A mainstay of RDS motorsport coverage for over 35 years, Houle’s insight and passion for Formula 1, IndyCar and Formula E helped define the French-language voice of racing in Canada.
Pierre Houde – Montréal, Quebec
The French-language voice of Formula 1 for more than three decades, Houde’s eloquence and professionalism have made him one of Canada’s most respected broadcasters and a defining presence in motorsport coverage at RDS.
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About the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame (CMHF): Founded in 1993, the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame honours and celebrates Canadians whose achievements and contributions have shaped motorsport at home and abroad. Including the Class of 2025 inductees, the CMHF has recognized 326 individuals and organizations across categories such as Competitors, Builders, Significant Contributors and Media. Operated by the Canadian Motorsport Heritage Foundation, the Hall is a not-for-profit charitable institution dedicated to preserving and promoting Canada’s motorsport legacy. For more information, visit CMHF.ca or contact info@cmhf.ca.
Media Contact: Nicole Lascelle – communications@cmhf.ca – (438) 355-7644
