BTCC boss honoured by Motorsport Industry Association

British Touring Car Championship boss Alan Gow has been handed an award for Outstanding Contribution to the Motorsport Industry at the Motorsport Industry Association’s annual House of Lords Summer Reception.

Gow, who also serves as president of the FIA World Touring Car Commission and Chairman of the Motor Sports Association, was handed the award – the highest personal honour given out by the MIA – by the Minister of State for Small Business, Industry & Enterprise Anna Soubry at the event, which was attended by more than 300 leading figures from government, parliament and the international motorsport industry.

“I’m truly honoured and humbled to receive this accolade from my fellow MIA members,” he said. “While I may be an Australian, I am a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of UK motorsport. Indeed, if my work since arriving here in 1990 has benefited the sport of which I’m so proud of in any way, I’m overjoyed to have made that contribution.

“I’d also like to personally thank the MIA for the great work they continue to do for our sport and industry.”

Chris Aylett, CEO of the MIA, praised Gow for his work and said he was a deserving recipient of the award.

“The MIA is delighted to present Alan Gow with the outstanding contribution award,” he said. “A reliable and knowledgeable advocate of the British motorsport industry, Alan has a well-deserved reputation as the backbone of touring car racing, both here in the UK and worldwide.

“His dedication and exceptional personal commitment to the business of motorsport epitomises what is needed to be worthy of receiving this coveted award.”