Auto racing history continued to be written in Maine as on Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the Augusta Civic Center, the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted six new members. Below are photographs of the Class of 2007 induction ceremonies.
All photos courtesy of Michael and Steve LeClair. Click photo for larger image.
MVRCA Vice-President Bruce Elder begins the induction ceremonies.
 
Bruce Elder presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Bob Babb.
 
Bob Babb says a few words in accepting his induction into the Hall of Fame.
         
The Gage children - Niles III, Judy and Tony - accepts Hall of Fame plaque from Rita Darveau on behalf of their late father Niles 'Gas' Gage Jr.
 
Words of "thanks" are expressed by the Gage children.
 
Hall of Fame Selection Committee co-chairman Andy Cusack.
         
Andy Cusack presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Howard 'Fuzzy' Holden
 
Howard 'Fuzzy' Holden in accepting the Hall of Fame honor.
 
Hall of Fame Selection Committee member Jerry Major.
         
Jerry Major presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Earl 'Parnelli' Jones.
 
Earl 'Parnelli' Jones tells a couple of stories in accepting the Hall of Fame honor.
 
Andy Cusack present the Hall of Fame plaque to Stan Meserve.
         
Stan Meserve recalls racing on Maine's short tracks in accepting the Hall of Fame honor.
 
Bruce Elder presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Calvin Reynolds.
 
Calvin Reynolds recalls several racing incidents in accepting the Hall of Fame honor.
         
MVRCA Advisory Board member Marvin Galarneau begins the special awards segment of the ceremonies.
 
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway NASCAR Pro Series champion Bob Babb Jr. accepts Driver of the Year Finalist Award from Marvin Galarneau.
 
Bob Babb Jr. tells how he enjoyed watching daughter Kelsey and son Bradley race.
         
Speedway 95 Pro Stock champion 'Big John' Phippen Jr. accepts driver of the Year Finalist Award from Marvin Galarneau.
 
John Phippen Jr. tells of his 2006 racing season.
 
Marvin Galarneau presents the Drivder of the Year Finalist Award to Oxford Plains Speedway Pro Stock champion Jeff Taylor.
         
Jeff Taylor wonders if he is considered "vintage" because he turned 40 days before.
 
The 2006 Driver of the Year Finalists - Bob Babb Jr., Jeff Taylor and John Phippen Jr.
 
MVRCA President Bob Morris presents the President's Award to Rita Darveau.
         
Marvin Galarneau reads the name of the 2006 Maine Driver of the Year.
 
Marvin Galarneau presents the 2006 Maine Driver of the Year trophy to Jeff Taylor.
 
Jeff Taylor expresses his appreciation and thanks in accepting the 2006 Maine Driver of the Year Award.