PHA Hall of Fame

Introduction

The PHA Hall of Fame was formed in 1999 to honor individuals for their dedication to and love of Hillclimbing, and for their contributions to the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association in competition, as a worker, organizer or officer, or both. Inductees possess a strong moral character and demonstrate the levelheaded, cheerful camaraderie that sets hill climbers apart from most competitors in other motor sports.

The Hall of Fame award is not a long-time service award. Although service indicates commitment to the sport, it is not the only criteria to be considered. Although drivers are the usual nominees, it is not a mandatory requirement. Through induction into the Hall of Fame, we seek to honor those people that have left a lasting mark on a sport they have contributed so much to.

Without the efforts of the many of the PHA Hall of Fame members, the motorsport of hillclimbing would not be what it is today.

To nominate someone to the PHA Hall of Fame, please fill out the HOF Nomination form and send it to Rick Kase (instructions and contact info can be found on the linked form).

The PHA Hall of Fame Members are listed below. We would like to have photos and descriptions of each of them. If you have something to submit, contact Rick Kase at rkase@ptd.net.

2023 Inductees

Steve Lewis
Nancy Lewis

2019 Inductees

Bill Lessig
Adrienne Vrabel Reed
Fairway Subaru

2018 Inductees

Joe Cyburt
Larry Long
Rich Rock

2017 Inductees

Donna Sumner
Kurt Eikenberg
Jim Kreitzburg
Danko Gas and Propane

2016 Inductees

John Bolton
George Bowland
John Flannery
CJ’s Tire and Automotive

2015 Inductees

Tom Knorr
Mike Ancas

2014 Inductees

Matt Rowe
Grace Huntzinger

2013 Inductees

Ron Mann
Gordon Wise

2012 Inductees

John Pitman
Ray Tessier

2011 Inductees

H. B. Williamson
Sue Salsburg

2010 Inductees

Jerald Hartman
Walt Rice

2009 Inductees

John Stinsman
Alvey Ford

2008 Inductees

Jen DeHart

2007 Inductees

Norma Oswald
Joseph Christ
Carol Lipperini

2006 Inductees

J W Orrs
Joe Wilkie
John Tumolo

2005 Inductees

Bob Alspach (Accepted by Patty and Paul)
Donald DeHart
Jim Oswald

2004 Inductees

Eunice Gerstein
Nelson Kase
Rick Kase
Don McLaughlin

2003 Inductees

James & Priscilla Newpher

2002 Inductees

Patricia Enzman-Alspach
Marc Gerstein
Ted Klaus
Bob Oswald, Sr.

2001 Inductees

Dick Sweigart

2000 Inductees

Jim Cosner
Lynne DeHart
Dan Lipperini

1999 Inductees

Lloyd Geib, Jr.
Larry Shaffer
Bill Weaver