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Articles tagged ‘NASCAR Hall of Fame’

Nov 25
Wednesday

Brett Moffitt Attends His First NASCAR Awards Banquet – Celebrates with Fellow Rookie Ryan Truex

Grimes, Iowa (November 25, 2009) -- During Champions Week in Concord, NC, Brett Moffitt celebrated a spectacular first year of NASCAR racing, which began while Moffitt was just sixteen years old. The 2009 NASCAR Camping World Series East season-ending banquet was held last week in the Embassy Suites Hotel Concord Convention Center, near the NASCAR Research & Development Center, the future NASCAR Hall of Fame complex, and also in close proximity to Charlotte, NC, the home base of many of the NASCAR race teams. During Saturday night’s NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala, Moffitt, a rookie and a serious contender for the 2009 NCWSE championship, graced the awards stage twice. After being presented with the trophy and points ... FULL STORY »

Hall of Fame spotlight: Richard Petty

In NASCAR circles, Richard Petty is called "King" for a reason. Elvis Presley may have been the "King of Rock and Roll," and Michael Jackson may have been the "King of Pop," but Petty was and still is ... FULL STORY »

Hall of Fame spotlight: Junior Johnson

Robert Glenn Johnson Jr., better known at Junior Johnson, honed his racing career the way several early NASCAR competitors did, by running moonshine. At an early age, Johnson assumed driving duties for the family’s moonshine business, and has on occasion ... FULL STORY »

Hall of Fame spotlight: Bill France Jr.

His father, Bill France Sr., may have started the sport, but it was William Clifton France, better known as Bill France Jr., who grew NASCAR into the sport it is today. It is the sport's growth during France Jr.'s stint at ... FULL STORY »

Behind the NASCAR Banking 500 Hauler Chat with Team Chevy NSCS Team Owner, Richard Childress

RICHARD CHILDRESS, OWNER OF RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING, met with media to discuss the Hall of Fame, the state of RCR, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Junior, Kevin Harvick, and more. Full Transcript: WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION ON JULY 2ND WHEN IT ... FULL STORY »

Hall of Fame spotlight: Bill France (Sr.)

William "Big Bill" Henry Getty France had a dream. A dream to unify those sometimes rough and rowdy guys who were challenging others to challenges to find out who had the fastest car. This dream led France to Daytona Beach, ... FULL STORY »

Hall of Fame spotlight: Dale Earnhardt

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 ... FULL STORY »



Dale Earnhardt Named to First Class of NASCAR Hall of Fame
Posted 10.14.09
MOORESVILLE, NC (October 14, 2009) - In the crowning achievement of an incredible career that celebrated a record seven NASCAR Sprint Cup titles and 76 NASCAR victories, Dale Earnhardt has been selected as one of five inaugural inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Announced by NASCAR CEO Brian France earlier ...FULL STORY »
All Five NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees Boast Strong Ties To Daytona International Speedway
Posted 10.14.09
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The first five members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame were elected and announced on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C., and all boast strong ties to Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR’s most prestigious track and home to the Daytona 500. Included in the inaugural class are: · ...FULL STORY »
Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey Statement On Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
Posted 10.14.09
“What a befitting inaugural class for induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The men chosen were titans of our sport. It’s their personalities and actions on the track that carried NASCAR from its grassroots to the pinnacle of American sports. “Without the actions and leadership of Bill France ...FULL STORY »
Michigan International Speedway’s Statement from Roger Curtis on the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class
Posted 10.14.09
NASCAR on Wednesday announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. Statement from Roger Curtis, president, Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on the inaugural class: “These gentlemen make up an amazing ...FULL STORY »
Darlington Raceway’s Chris Browning Statement on Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
Posted 10.14.09
***Inaugural class has 13 combined wins at Darlington*** “This is certainly a historic day for NASCAR with Bill France, Sr; Richard Petty, Bill France, Jr; Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Junior Johnson being voted into the inaugural class of inductees at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “Bill ...FULL STORY »
Dodge’s Ralph Gilles Statement On Richard Petty’s Induction Into NACAR Hall of Fame
Posted 10.14.09
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Oct 14, 2009) -- Responding to today’s announcement that Richard Petty has been named to the inaugural class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Ralph Gilles, President & CEO – Dodge Car Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, issued the following statement: “On behalf of Dodge and Chrysler ...FULL STORY »
Inaugural NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Announced
Posted 10.14.09
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2009) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame today that includes: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, consisting of members ...FULL STORY »
Announcement Set For Inaugural NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class
Posted 10.13.09
List Of Nominees Include 25 Iconic Figures In The Sport CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2009) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will gather at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. on Weds., Oct. 14 to announce the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class. The nominees, which ...FULL STORY »
Inaugural NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class To Be Announced October 14
Posted 09.10.09
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept 10, 2009) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has announced that “Voting Day” for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be Oct. 14 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, consisting ...FULL STORY »


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