Auto racing history continued to be written in Maine as on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Augusta Civic Center, the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted six new members. Below are photographs of the Class of 2008 induction ceremonies.
All photos courtesy of Steve LeClair. Click photo for larger image.
Jerry Major presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Cindy Bray on behalf of her stepfather Dick Bahre who was unable to attend.
 
Cindy Bray says a few words of appreciation on behalf of Dick Bahre.
 
Cindy Bray holds Dick Bahre's Hall of Fame plaque proudly.
         
Jerry Major presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Fred DiPompo and Natalie DiPompo Kyllonen on behalf of their late father Tony DiPompo.
 
Fred DiPompo says a few words of "thanks" on behalf of the DiPompo family.
 
Fred DiPompo and Natalie DiPompo Kyllonen with their father's plaque.
         
Andy Cusack presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Bob Knowles.
 
Bob Knowles says a few words in accepting his induction into the Hall of Fame.
 
Bob Knowles shows his Hall of Fame plaque with a picture of the Unity Raceway sponsored Richard Petty #43 Plymouth.
         
Bruce Elder presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Russ Nutting.
 
Russ Nutting in accepting the Hall of Fame honor.
 
Andy Cusack presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Ray and Danny Perry on behalf of their late father Otis Perry.
         
Danny Perry says a few words of "thanks" for the honor bestowed onto his father Otis Perry...
 
...as brother Ray Perry watches while holding proudly their father's Hall of Fame plaque.
 
All smiles as Danny and Ray Perry pose with hostess Rita Darveau.
         
Steve Pellerin presents Bobby Walker his Hall of Fame plaque.
 
Bobby Walker says "thanks" and encourages everyone to buy his book "I couldn't Drive - but I could Talk!"
 
Bobby Walker and daughter Melissa.
         
Two racing historians - Steve Pellerin and new Hall of Fame member Bobby Walker.
 
Oxford Plains Speedway Late Model champion Travis Adams accepts Driver of the Year Finalist Award from Marvin Galarneau.
 
Marvin Galarneau presents Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Pro Series champion Bub Bilodeau the Driver of the Year Finalist Award.
         
PASS Sportsman Series champion Dan McKeage accepts Driver of the Year Finalist Award from Marvin Galarneau.
 
Marvin Galarneau interviews the three Finalists for the Maine Driver of the Year award.
 
MVRCA president Bob Morris presents "The President's Award" to Wayne True.
         
Wayne True says a few words of appreciation on receiving "The President's Award".
 
Wayne True holds the special "The President's Award" plaque.
 
Marvin Galarneau presents the 2007 Maine Driver of the Year trophy to Dan McKeage.
         
Dan McKeage says "thank you" on receiving the Maine Driver of the Year award.
 
Dan McKeage with his Maine Driver of the Year trophy.
 
Sharlene Myers (left) and Anne Hannaford (right) with 50/50 jackpot winner Jim Ross.
         
Ray Perry (middle) with Dale Libby (left) and Russ Nutting (right).
 
Left to right: Goodwin Hannaford, Ken Temm and Ron Clark chat over the model table.
 
Hall of Fame member Dana Graves (2006), new inductee Bob Knowles and Charlie Sheehan swap stories.
         
Two Hall of Fame greats - Dave Darveau (2004) and Dana Graves (2006).
 
Members of the Hall of Fame were busy at the autograph table.
 
Darlene Nutting gets husband Russ to sign the Hall of Fame helmet.
         
Dale Libby and uncle Bob Libby, member of the Hall of Fame (2005).
 
Hall of Fame members Ralph Cusack (2004), Bob Knowles (2008), Russ Nutting (2008) and Bob Walker (2008).
 
Steve Pellerin (left) and George 'Do Do' Brockman.
         
Photos of all the members of the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame were on display.
 
Lorraine and Joe Chamberlain talk with Bruce Elder.
 
Rudy and Natalie DiPompo Kyllonen.