Rod Hall Named BF Goodrich’s ‘Motorsports Person of the Year’

Team HUMMER’s own Rod Hall was taken by surprise during the ‘Parker 425’ Driver’s Meeting when BF Goodrich Motorsports Marketing Manager, Todd Steen took the stage to announce Rod Hall as the 2004 recipient of the pestigious BFG ‘Motorsports Person of the Year ‘ award.

According to Steen, “To win the award, a person must have made a significant contribution to racing both on and off the track, demonstrated a commitment to excellence and an uncompromising passion for motorsports. This person must also have shown a sincere dedication to improve off-road motorsports for all competitors and leave a positive and lasting mark in the sport.”

Hall’s accomplishments as a racer include being a ten-time winner of the ‘ Mint 400’, ten-time winner of the ‘ Parker 400’, 12-time winner of the ‘Fireworks 250’, 12-time winner of the ‘Baja 500’ and is the only 17-time winner of the ‘Baja 1000’. Over the course of his career, Hall has won 14 major class points championships in production four-wheel-drive vehicles and more than 160 major event wins.

Today Hall can be found splitting his time between racing for Team HUMMER, conducting off-road seminars, running his own business (Rod Hall Products) and serving as chairman of the newly formed Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame.

Rod is an unusual blend of competitor and businessman. He is a leader with a down to earth sense of humor which make this popular champion a favorite among racers and fans, alike.

“ This award is about giving back to racing,” said Steen. “We are extremely pleased to recognize Rod Hall by presenting him with this award!”