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Among the first five inductees into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame, set to open in May 2010, is seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhardt.

“I am very proud that the new Hall of Fame has chosen to include my son in the first induction,” Earnhardt’s mother, Martha Earnhardt, said. “Being honored for his accomplishments is the highest praise of his sacrifices and commitment to NASCAR, which he truly loved. We appreciate the induction committee’s time and all its hard work in choosing Dale on this most important list of people. I also want to congratulate the other four inductees.”

Earnhardt definitely contributed to NASCAR in several ways over the years, in life and since death and both on and off the racetrack. - Full Story by Amanda Vincent – Louisville NASCAR Examiner