Jim Thompson (powerboat racing) place of birth London
Thompson was inducted into the Canadian Boating Federation Hall of Fame in 1995. In 2005, he was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, along with the London Sports Hall of Fame.
Thompson served as honorary Colonel of the 1st Hussars Regiment (RCAC) from 1979 to 1999.
Thompson was also been involved in the operations of the golf course that his father co-founded in London, Ontario during the Great Depression. He was appointed Chairman of the Building and Construction Committee at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club in 1972. He initiated and completed a study on water requirements and clubhouse expansion needs for future years. Then in 1983 he was elected President of the Club. Currently, Thompson serves as Greens Committee Chairman.
After retiring, Thompson lived in London, Ontario with his wife Beverly. The couple supported a number of local charities. They had five children and 15 grandchildren. Jim Thompson died in London, Ontario on May 13, 2021, at the age of 94.Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp in August 2011 honouring a hydroplane racingboat Miss Supertest III, her driver Bob Hayward and businessman Jim Thompson, who designed and built her.
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