Ross Finlay (1937 – 15 December 2004) was a Scottish motoring journalist, travel writer, broadcaster and rally co-driver.
Other drivers he raced with including David Black, Ian Loudon Cox, Andrew Cowan, and Alistair Robertson.
[1][2] Together with former rally driver and later commentator Jimmy McInnes, Finlay was instrumental in forming what was to become the Veterans of Scottish Motorsport Association.
Ross started his broadcasting career with BBC Radio Scotland as a motorsport reporter, before becoming a sports programme presenter.
The award is presented annually by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, the President of the association Ally Ballingall described Finlay as “was a shy, unassuming man who was a giant in his profession” and an “acknowledge his outstanding contribution to motoring journalism and motorsport in Scotland.” The award was presented to his widow Patricia and son David at a dinner in St. Andrews attended by Jim Clark's sister Betty Peddie.