Baker, Elliott, Labonte, Stefanik, Yates Added To Ballot
Following the first in-person meeting among the NASCAR Hall of Fame nominating committee in the hall’s history, NASCAR today announced the 20 nominees for the 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame’s sixth induction class, as well as the five nominees for the inaugural Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Continue reading
| Revving Up for Race Season |
| Fresh off the heels of an action-packed month in January that included the unveiling of a brand new Glory Road exhibit and the Class of 2014 Induction Ceremony, the NASCAR Hall of Fame revs up as the excitement builds for the season opener better known as “The Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway. |
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1999 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Won Three Daytona 500s, Twice At Indy
Success often comes for those who wait.
That certainly can be said of Dale Jarrett, who didn’t reach the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series until age 30 and waited another four years for his first victory. Continue reading
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Known As ‘Chief,’ Petty Crafted Winners From Engines of Humble Origin
Maurice “Chief” Petty is proclaimed as the “silent” figure at Petty Enterprises.
Yet his value as the team’s engine builder cannot be overstated. Petty, a self-taught mechanical magician, squeezed horsepower – and longevity – out of engines designed not for high-speed competition but daily use on America’s highways. Continue reading