As the year comes to an end and 2008 becomes a distant memory, we thought we would highlight the many champions in the world of Motorsport during this year. Many of the images come from our Speedhunters posts during the year.

We'll start off with the main world championships and work our way around the various disciplines.

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-23

WRC: Sebastien Loeb, Citroen C4 WRC

WTCC: Yvan Muller, SEAT Leon TDi 

DTM: Timo Schneider, Audi A4 DTM

Super GT500: Satoshi Motoyama, Benoit Treluyer, Nissan GT-R

Super GT300: Kazuki Hoshino, Hironobu Yasuda, Nissan Fairlady Z

NASCAR Sprint Cup: Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet Impala

NASCAR Nationwide Cup: Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet Impala

Le Mans 24H P1: Allan McNish, Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen, Audi R10 TDi 

Le Mans 24H P2: Jos Verstappen, Van Merksteijn, Jeroen Bleekemolen,  Porsche RS Spyder

Le Mans 24H GT1: – Darren Turner, David Brabham, Antonio Garcia, Aston Martin DBR9

Le Mans 24H GT2: Mika Salo, Jaime Melo Jr, Gianmaria Bruni, Ferrari 430GT

GP2: Giorgio Pantano, Dallara

ALMS P1:  Marco Werner, Lucas Luhr, Audi R10 TDi 

ALMS P2: Timo Bernhard, Romane Dumas, Porsche RS Spyder

ALMS GT1:  Jan Magnussen, Johnny O’Connell, Corvette C6.R

ALMS GT2: Jorg Bergmester, Wolf Henzler, Porsche GT3RSR

LMS P1: Mike Rockenfeller, Alex Premat, Audi R10 TDi 

LMS P2: Jos Verstappen, Porsche RS Spyder

LMS GT1: Patrice Goueslard, Guillaume Moreau, Chevrolet Corvette C6.R

LMS GT2: Rob Bell, Ferrari 430 GT

FiA GT1: Andrea Bertollini, Michael Bartels, Maserati MC12

FiA GT2:  Toni Vilander, Gianmaria Bruni, Ferrari F430 GT2

FiA GT3: Arnaud Peyroles, James Ruffier, Chevrolet Corvette Z06R

FiA GT4: Eric de Doncher, Ford Mustang FR500C

FiA GT4 Sports Light: Christopher Hasse, KTM X-Bow

BTCC: Fabrizio Giovanardi, Vauxhall Vectra VXR

Nurburgring 24H: Marc Lieb, Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas, Marcel Tieman, Porsche GT3 RSR

Daytona 24H: Juan Pablo Montoya, Scott Pruett, Dario Franchitti, Memo Rojas, Riley MkXI-Lexus

Grand-Am – Daytona Protorype: Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Riley MkXI-Lexus

Grand-Am – Grand Touring: Kelly Collins, Paul Edwards, Pontiac G6 GXP-R

Supercar V8 – Jamie Whincup, Ford Falcon

Indy Racing League & Indy 500 – Scott Dixon, Dallara Honda 

NHRA Top Fuel: Tony Schumacher, Hadman TXF

NHRA Funny Car: Cruz Pedregon: Toyota Camry

Trophee Andros 2007-08: Alain Prost, Toyota Auris

D1 GP: Daigo Saito, Toyota Mark II

D1 Street Legal: Naoto Suenaga. Nissan Silvia

Rev Speed Superbattle: Tarzan Yamada, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7

Red Bull Drifting World Championship – Rhys Millen, Pontiac Solstice

Formula Drift: Tanner Foust, Nissan 350Z

Super Lap Battle: Tarzan Yamada, Subuaru Impreza

Super Taikyu: Nobuteru Taniguchi, Tatsuya Katoaka, BMW Z4 M

Red Line Time Attack: Unlimited Class: Tyler McQuarrie, Honda S2000

Battle of the Imports: Pro FWD: Ed Bergenholtz, Mazda MX6

Time Attack UK: Olly Clark, Subaru Impreza

European Drift Championship: Ben Broke-Smith, Toyota Chaser

HKS Drag Series UK: John Bradshaw, Nissan Skyline

Drift Australia: Leighton Fine, Nissan 180SX

Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Australia:  Joe Signorelli, Toyota Celica

Superlap Australia: Peter Lucas, Lotus Elise

D1NZ: Garry Whiter, Nissan 200SX

MSC: Yukio Matsui, Toyota Supra

International Drift Series: Paul Vlasblom, BMW M3 Touring

Nordic Drift Championship: Fredric Asabo, Toyota Supra

Prodrift: James Deane, Nissan 200SX

Drift Mania Canadia Championship: Frederick Giraud, Nissan Skyline

Speed World Challenge Touring Car: Peter Cunningham, Acura TSX

Speed World Challenge GT: Randy Pobst, Porsche 911 GT3

Race of Champions: Sebastien Loeb

Thanks to the rest of the Speedhunters team for helping compile the images.

Happy Holidays!