Auto racing history continues to be written in Maine as on Saturday evening, January 8, 2005, at the Augusta Civic Center, the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted nine new members. Below are photographs of the Class of 2005 induction ceremonies.
All photos courtesy of Steve and Mike LeClair. Click photo for larger image.
Chris McDaniel (C) and Nancy Knight (R) accepts Hall of Fame placque from Bruce Elder on behalf of the late Jackie Knight.
 
Bruce Elder (L) presents Gardiner Leavitt with Hall of Fame placque.
 
Andy Cusack (L) presents 'Wild' Bill Carlton with Hall of Fame placque.
         
Bob Knowles accepts Hall of Fame placque on behalf of his late father Ed Knowles from Rita Darveau.
 
Floyd 'Zeke' Trask accepts Hall of Fame placque from Rita Darveau.
 
Elijah 'Tiger' White accepts Hall of Fame placque from Rita Darveau.
         
Bob Libby accepts Hall of Fame placque from Rita Darveau.
 
Harold 'Pappy' Wilcox accepts his and late wife Pat's Hall of Fame placque from Rita Darveau.
 
Marvin Galarneau (L) presents the Maine Vintage Race Car Association "President's Award" to John & Lorraine Rice.
         
Carey Martin accepts Maine Driver-of-the-Year Finalist placque from Rita Darveau.
 
Addison Saunders accepts Maine Driver-of-the-Year Finalist placque on behalf of son Andy Saunders.
 
Cole Watson accepts Maine Driver-of-the-Year Finalist placque from Rita Darveau.
         
Carey Martin with the 2004 Maine Driver-of-the-Year Award.
 
Allen Brann Jr. (L) presents the "Allen Brann Photography Award" to Steve LeClair.
 
The "Allen Brann Photography Award" winning photograph - Nate Leavitt climbing the sand bank at Unity Raceway.