Drewer honoured with Granton T. Harrison Memorial Trophy.

The Sporting Car Club of South Australia has honoured one of their own, young Australian sports car star Tom Drewer for outstanding achievement in competition.

The trophy was named after Sporting Car Club of South Australia Granton Harrison whom raced the likes of Sir Jack Brabham. Previous winners include 1993 British Formula Ford Champion and V8 Supercar driver Russell Ingall. Tom Drewer’s father Mike, instrumental to his son’s success and a long time member of the SCCSA, accepted the award.

In a letter to club members Drewer said of winning the award, “It is very humbling for my achievements to be recognized by the Sporting Car Club alongside other drivers such as Russell Ingall...



"To leave everything behind in Australia to take on the American Le Mans Sports Car Scene was both the hardest and easiest decision to make. Spraying champagne on top of the podium at famous venues such as Sebring, Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca make all the sacrifices and challenges of being overseas and pursuing my dream of racing at Le Mans all worth it.

There is nothing like looking down to see the Australian flag next to your name as you climb into the cockpit to take on some of the best up-and-coming talent in the world.

When I’m racing I am racing for everyone back home. Every fastest lap, pole position and podium, and the 2008 IMSA Lites Championship, has been fuelled by the thoughts, wishes and support of those back home.

I can think of no better example of this than the 2008 Utah Grand Prix weekend when I did a Skype video link-up from the airport to the supporters’ dinner held at the clubrooms. The packed clubrooms cheered me on to set a IMSA Lites 2 track-lap record that still stands, first in class and an unprecedented 2nd overall.

To know that my car driving career started with the Sporting Car Club of SA, competing in Hillclimbs at Collingrove and the State Championships at Mallala in a Formula Vee, makes me a very proud member. To be recognized by my club and my peers is extremely special and I look forward to being able to re-unite and have a beer with you when I’m back in Adelaide.”

Drewer returns to his home in Australia in late November to spend Christmas with his family and prepare for the 2011 season.