Whincup overwhelmed by Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame honour
Jamie Whincup overwhelmed by Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame honour
Supercars Hall of Famer to be formally recognised at next week's Grand Prix
Whincup inducted into Supercars Hall of Fame in 2021
Jamie Whincup has labelled his induction into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame as an "honour," with the Supercars legend to be formally recognised next week.
Between 2002 and 2025, Whincup won a record 125 career races, record seven championships, and four Bathurst 1000 victories.
After retiring from full-time racing in 2021, Whincup has led Triple Eight as Managing Director and Team Principal.
Inducted into the Supercars Hall of Fame in 2021, Whincup will become the first Supercars champion to be inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame since Marcos Ambrose in 2019.
Whincup is one of 12 ATCC/Supercars champions in the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame, alongside Ambrose, Craig Lowndes, John Bowe, Jim Richards, Mark Skaife, Colin Bond, Peter Brock, James Courtney, Dick Johnson, Bob Jane and Allan Moffat.
Speaking upon receiving the honour, the 43-year-old paid tribute to those who supported him along the journey, from teammates to fans.
“What a journey it's been. Australian motorsport has been my life for more than two decades as a driver, teammate and now team owner and principal, and to be recognised in the Hall of Fame is such an honour,” Whincup said.
“There are so many memories over such a long time. Very hard to pinpoint one or a few that stand out, it’s more about looking back at something I’ve been able to be so passionate about for so long.
“The fans have made this journey memorable, along with the teams I’ve raced with, the crews, the teammates and the personalities that’ve been a part of Supercars over the last twenty something years. Those are the people that make this sport and motorsport in Australia what it is, one of the best places to race in the world.
"The truth is, achievements like this aren’t the result of one person’s efforts — they’re built on the dedication and hard work of so many people over many years. On my own, I wouldn’t have crossed the finish line first even once, but together as a group, we achieved more than anyone before us.
"What truly makes this journey remarkable is sharing those moments with countless fans who have supported us along the way. Their passion and belief have made this experience genuinely special.
“Excited for the growth happening in Australian motorsport right now, and looking forward to focusing all my energy on Triple Eight, Red Bull Ampol Racing, and creating more opportunity for the group moving forward.”
Whincup will officially be inducted to the Hall of Fame next Thursday at the Formula 1 QATAR AIRWAYS Australian Grand Prix.
The Repco Supercars Championship will also take to the track in Melbourne from Thursday.
