Lewis Fox named Racing Driver of the Year 2025

Many congratulations to Lewis Fox who picked up the coveted Frank Clement Memorial Trophy for BDC Racing Driver of the Year 2025 at the Club’s annual Competitions Awards Dinner.

He was presented with his award by Competitions Captain Harry Johnson (pictured) at the black-tie ceremony held at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club in London’s Pall Mall last Friday.

Lewis’ successes during the season included winning the blue-riband Pre-War Bentley race at BDC Silverstone, a victory which earned him the John Duff Trophy.

Rising stars Anna and Louisa Getley were honoured once more, the sisters this time sharing the Sealink Trophy for Best Lady Driver, while seasonal debutant Soma Boyd-Gibbins’ performances earned him the Harry Rose Trophy for Best Young Driver.

Martin Greenslade was presented with a special Outstanding Service award to mark his retirement earlier this year as Competitions Secretary, a post he held for 20 years.

In all Harry handed out 20 prizes, encompassing Merit accolades alongside awards covering BDC Silverstone and the Mallory Park sprint meeting.

The most bountiful trophy haul was taken by Shaun Harborne who picked up five awards, with Soma and Robin Ward claiming three apiece.

TROPHY WINNERS (awards presented on the night)

Merit
Frank Clement Memorial (Racing Driver of the Year): Lewis Fox
Sealink (Best Lady Driver): Anna and Louisa Getley – jointly
Harry Rose (Best Young Driver): Soma Boyd-Gibbins
DM Eastick Memorial (Most Deserving Competitor): Boyd-Gibbins family
Outstanding Service: Martin Greenslade

BDC Silverstone
Pre-War Bentleys
John Duff Trophy (1st overall): Lewis Fox
Frank Clement Cup (1st 3 Litre): Shaun Harborne

Bentley Handicap
Mike Bradley (1st overall): Shaun Harborne
Jack Barclay Memorial (1st Vintage): Shaun Harborne
Tim Birkin (1st Vintage): Shaun Harborne
Rivers-Fletcher Challenge (1st Vintage 3 Litre): Shaun Harborne
Mountfort (1st Vintage 4½ Litre): Richard Hudson
Gregory Challenge (1st Derby): Soma Boyd-Gibbins
Derby Crewe Challenge (1st Derby or Crewe): Stuart Worthington

Bentley Scratch
Gerald Crozier Memorial (1st Crewe V8): Robert Gate

BDC Open
Mike Haig (1st Bentley): Ben Eastick

All Bentley races
Lagonda (Fastest lap): Robin Ward

BDC Sprint
Sickelmore (1st Bentley overall): Robin Ward
McKenzie Memorial (1st Derby): Soma Boyd-Gibbins
Jack Barclay (1st Crewe): Robin Ward

NB: Any trophies not awarded on the night will be presented at a later date.

• Full report and images in February’s Review

Image courtesy of Dawn Bosley