BRITISH SPORTS CAR HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES ITS 2025 INDUCTEES
PETERSBURG, VA – June 25, 2025 – The British Sports Car Hal of Fame (BSCHoF) has just released its list of inductees for 2025.
Chairman Gary Kincel observed, “The five selections for induction into the British Sports Car Hall of Fame are all significant contributors to the history and legacy of the British Sports car. Every single one of these electees have made a significant contribution to the legacy of the British Sports Car here in the US.”
The five newest members of the BSCHoF range from Industry figures, collector car hobbists, to designers and engineers to drivers They are:
Roger Menadue – Considered Donald Healey’s right hand man. His relationship with Healey began as an apprentice mechanic on Healey’s 1929 Monte Carlo Rally entry. Later, Roger joined Swallow Sidecar (later to become Jaguar) as a lead mechanic and road test driver of the famous SS 100. During WWII, he joined Britain’s war effort in building bombers for the Royal Air Force in Coventry. After the war, Roger again joined the Donald Healey Motor Company, as Chief Experimental Engineer. Roger would become responsible for constructing all the prototype models of the Healey-badged cars and later, the prototype Austin-Healeys.
General Curtis LeMay – In addition to his stellar WWII record and positions in the Strategic Air Command (SAC), LeMay was also a sports car owner and enthusiast who owned an Allard J2. As the “SAC era” began to wind down, LeMay loaned out facilities of SAC bases for use by the Sports Car Club of America, as the era of early street races began to die out. Turner Air Force Base hosted the first SCCA race on a military installation in 1952. And while LeMay was not permitted to race himself, he allowed others to drive his Allard in several races. He was awarded the Woolf Barnato Award, SCCA’s highest award, for contributions to the Club, in 1954.
Eric Broadley – A prolific thinker and a practical craftsman, the founder, chairman, CEO and chief designer of Lola Cars. Broadley founded Lola Cars in 1958. The company played a key role in the creation of the British motorsports industry. Broadley’s first car, the Lola Mk1, powered by a 1.1-litre Coventry Climax engine fitted with a sleek aluminum body. He was a contemporary and rival of Colin Chapman and John Cooper. Broadley’s creations raced successfully in sportscar, Formula 1, Formula 5000, Can-Am and Indycar events.
Norman Nock – Although British Car Specialists has a truly British heart, its roots are in California. Started by Norman Nock in Daly City in 1958, the business specialized in repairing British cars and moved to San Francisco soon after its opening. Built on a firm reputation of British car repair expertise, the business developed a loyal following and sustained growth. Norman was not only a superior British car technician, but was a guest speaker at many National and International British Car events and became a recognized icon to British car owners.
Karen Miller – Karen began assembling material for what would later become the Jaguar Land Rover North American Archives in the 1980’s. She also developed, from the historical documents in Jaguar’s possession that gave birth to the “Heritage Certificate,” a concept that would become a mainstay in the broader collector car hobby, and adopted by many marques, for years to come
The 2025 inductees will be installed in the Hall of Fame at a date to be announced shortly, at the BSCHoF facility at Moss Motors in Petersburg, Virginia.
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.
A date and location for the public induction ceremony, which would normally take place at Moss Motors’ Petersburg, VA facility, will be on a date to be announced.
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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.