successful amateur and/or vintage racing A high level of sportsmanship and fair play An articulate and courteous presence A sharp wit and mischievous sense of humor A broad range of interests and meticulous attention to detail A record of contribution to motorsports and the community A devotion to family and friends Bob Akin Memorial Motorsports Award Recipients 2003 – Sam Posey 2004 – Charlie Gibson 2005 – John Fitch 2006 – Jim Haynes 2007 – Cameron Argetsinger 2008 – Jim Downing 2009 – Steven J. Earle 2010 – Augie Pabst 2011 – Don Knowles 2012 – Miles Collier 2013 – Peter Sachs 2014 - Bill Warner 2015 - Judy Stropus 2016 - Murray Smith 2017 - Archie Urciuoli 2018 - Jeff Zwart 2019 - Rob Dyson 2020 - No Award Given 2021 - Jeremy Shaw Racing record 24 Hours of Le Mans results 12 Hours of Sebring results Primary Information Sources NY Times Obituary, dated May 3, 2002, Bob Akin, 66, Auto Racer Who Won at Sebring Twice Internet Source: Dark Horse Racing Internet Source: Hudson Historics About Us Internet Source: Historic Racing Internet Source: Road Racing Drivers Club 1936 births 2002 deaths Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science alumni People from Sleepy Hollow, New York 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers Columbia Business School alumni World Sportscar Championship drivers 12 Hours of Sebring drivers