I agree with Tim. Have you been in any competitions or anything? Have you won anything? If you are as big into this as you say, you should have some results or your name somewhere.
For example, I am a nationally ranked hillclimber and my name and pictures can be found pretty easily. I attend many regional events and one national event every year. This information is easily obtained.
It's not that we don't think you're doing what you say you do, it's that we need to see some sort of proof that you are getting the recognition you say you are.