Markham ON – September 7, 2012: The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the ninth member of the induction class of 2012. Alan Labrosse will be honoured at the Seventh Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion, which takes place on November 3, 2012 at the Delta Centre-Ville in
Montreal, Quebec.
Whether lighting up the track or running one, Alan Labrosse has been a figure of renown in all aspects of
competitive motorcycling. A title-winning racer in Formula 1 and 2 series, a successful promoter and an all-round
motorsport business man, Alan has impressed all who have had the fortune to watch him race or work with
him. “Alan’s contribution to this sport is unparalleled,” said Kellee Irwin. “Few people have accomplished so much
both on and off the race course.”
Finding success on the amateur circuit in 125cc and 250cc classes early in his career, Labrosse would turn pro in
1981, winning titles in Formula 1 and 2 series. In 1985 Labrosse claimed an impressive victory at the American
Motorcycle Association’s Formula 1 race in Brainerd and was crowned their Rookie of the Year. Having excelled on
two wheels, Alan proved his mettle as a crossover athlete in 1986, placing second in his F2000 auto racing debut
and winning yet another Rookie of the Year Award. These triumphs at the podium are matched by his success as a
business and promotions leader in the motorsport world. As a dedicated instructor, manager, owner of tracks at
St. Eustache and Ile Notre Dame, and head of two national sanctioning bodies, Alan has made it possible for other
racers to follow in his impressive footsteps–and he has always made it exciting for fans to follow him.
The other motorcycling legends and champions to be officially inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
at this year’s Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony will be announced over the next few weeks. This accomplished
group of men and women have achieved excellence in one or more competitive disciplines or made a significant
contribution to the well-being, advancement or general positive image of motorcycling in Canada.
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reunion is the annual signature event of the
Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation (CIMHMF), a non-profit association with
charitable status. It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and
sponsored by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC). Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999, the
CIMHMF preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and
public. Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006, almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been
inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Purchase tickets to this year’s banquet on the Hall of Fame’s
Eventbrite site.
For more information about the Seventh Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion, contact Daniel H. Tessier at daniel@motorcycling.ca or at 647.920.1334.
For information about past inductees, historic motorcycle collections, event sponsorship, and tax-deductible donations, visit www.motorcyclehalloffame.ca.
