Larkham claims Supercars Media Award
Mark Larkham claims 2023 Supercars Media Award
'Larko' first joined commentary team in 2006 after wrapping up racing career
Larkham was a driver and later team owner
Fan favourite Supercars television personality Mark Larkham has claimed this year’s Supercars Media Award.
It is the first time the popular analyst and pit lane reporter has won the title since joining the commentary team in 2006 after wrapping up a career as a driver and team owner.
Known for his ability to unravel and explain key technical aspects of motorsport to the Supercars television audience in a way like no other, Larkham excels his role, infusing it with a distinctive blend of concise yet passionate expertise and humour.
"I'm blown away, I had no idea," a shocked Larkham said on the broadcast.
He was surprised with the award live during broadcast of this weekend’s Repco Supercars Championship season finale, the VAILO Adelaide 500.
"I'm flattered, I'm humbled, I'm honoured... this is a team of people.
"This is very cool... if I put my hand on my heart, this one's for the fans, because they had my back a little while back.
"It gives me great personal joy and pleasure to know that they enjoy what we do."
Larkham becomes the 22nd different winner of the Supercars Media Award since its inception in 1999.
SUPERCARS MEDIA AWARD WINNERS
1999: Network Ten
2000: Michael Lynch
2001: Paul Gover
2002: V8X Magazine
2003: Ray Kershler
2004: Guy Hand
2005: Bruce Newton
2006: Gordon Lomas
2007: Stephen Ottley
2008: Jon Evans
2009: James Phelps
2010: Mark Horsburgh
2011: Ray Berghouse
2012: James Phelps
2013: The Daily and Sunday Telegraph
2014: Mark Fogarty
2015: James Phelps
2016: Jessica Yates
2017: Connor O’Brien
2018: Ian O’Brien
2019: Tom Howard
2021: Rich Walter
2022: Chad Neylon
2023: Mark Larkham
