Mr Larry Clifton PERKINS AM
Mr Larry Clifton PERKINS, Cowangie VIC 3506
For significant service to motorsport as a touring car driver and team owner.
Supercars Australia (formerly Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars)
? Former Board Member, Supercars Australia.
? Team Owner, Perkins Engineering, 1986 -2013.
? Team Owner and Driver, 1986-2003.
? Driver, 1981-1985.
? Winner, Bathurst 1000, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1993, 1995, and 1997.
? Mechanic, Holden Dealer Team, 1971.
Other Motorsport
? Winner, Australian Rallycross Championship, 1979.
? Winner, Australian Formula 5000 Championship (Rothmans International Series),
1979.
? Driver, Formula One World Championship, 1974, and 1976-1977.
? Winner, European Formula Three Championship, 1975.
? Winner, Australian Formula Two Championship, 1972.
? Winner, Australian National Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series, 1971.
Business
? Engineer and Director, Perkins Engineering, since 1985.
Awards and recognition include:
? Inductee, Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame, 2017.
? Inductee, Supercars Hall of Fame, 2008.
For significant service to motorsport as a touring car driver and team owner.
Supercars Australia (formerly Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars)
? Former Board Member, Supercars Australia.
? Team Owner, Perkins Engineering, 1986 -2013.
? Team Owner and Driver, 1986-2003.
? Driver, 1981-1985.
? Winner, Bathurst 1000, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1993, 1995, and 1997.
? Mechanic, Holden Dealer Team, 1971.
Other Motorsport
? Winner, Australian Rallycross Championship, 1979.
? Winner, Australian Formula 5000 Championship (Rothmans International Series),
1979.
? Driver, Formula One World Championship, 1974, and 1976-1977.
? Winner, European Formula Three Championship, 1975.
? Winner, Australian Formula Two Championship, 1972.
? Winner, Australian National Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series, 1971.
Business
? Engineer and Director, Perkins Engineering, since 1985.
Awards and recognition include:
? Inductee, Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame, 2017.
? Inductee, Supercars Hall of Fame, 2008.