The Bob Akin Award honors the person who best exemplifies the very best in sportsmanship and tradition in road racing – characteristics for which Bob was universally respected. It is the highest honor available to amateur and semi-professional competitors, recognizing both success on the track and contributions to the sport.

Bob was a highly successful businessman, Porsche team owner and driver, vintage racer, as well as a former RRDC President.

He co-drove to 1979 and 1986 overall wins in the famed 12-Hours of Sebring, and also raced in the 24-Hours of Le Mans six times - finishing 4th in 1986.

The Bob Akin Memorial Motorsports Award consists of a permanent Steuben glass trophy, inscribed with the name and year of award of each recipient, and permanently displayed at the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen.

Bob Akin Award Winners

2003 Sam Posey
2004 Charlie Gibson
2005 John Fitch
2006 Jim Haynes
2007 Cameron Argetsinger
2008 Jim Downing

2009 Steve Earle

2010 Augie Pabst