Legendary Utah 'Mormon Meteor' racer inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America recently honored a famous racing Utahn, known for putting the Bonneville Salt Flats - and Utah - on the world map. Remarkably, the 85-year-old car he used to race can still be found completely restored in Salt Lake City.

[@kevinfoster1138]

Always happy to see a deserving person get the recognition they deserve.

[@edgythrone3030]

He's my Great Great Grandpa

[@vernwallen4246]

Ab was encouraged too run for mayor of SLC but declined,so he was drafted.🗽👍

[@randall1959]

But no recognition for Jack McClure otherwise known as Captain Jack who's still racing his rocket cart now in his 90s.

[@windowcreek1798]

I wonder if this was the inspiration for the Michael Keaton Batmobile. I see a lot of similarity's.

[@Erabbz]

That the first ever Batmobile?!

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

Marmon Meteor! not Mormon.