Who nominated for NASCAR Hall of Fame?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Driver Matt Kenseth and crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine — both champions at NASCAR’s highest level — will become the newest Modern Era members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, along with ageless Hershel McGriff, who was elected from a group of five Pioneer Division nominees.
Is Kyle Busch in the Hall of Fame?
Busch ranks ninth on the all-time wins list, but the Bristol win moved him 17 victories away from the Earnhardt, the late seven-time champion and member of the first NASCAR Hall of Fame class alongside Petty.
Is Dale Earnhardt in the NASCAR Hall of Fame?
Earnhardt — along with Red Farmer and the late Mike Stefanik — was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as the class of 2021 with the ceremony coming a year late because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Carl Edwards in the Hall of Fame?
(NASCAR)—Retired Columbia racing driver Carl Edwards was not among the three new members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame announced today. This was the first year Edwards was listed among the nominees. Elected on the Modern Era Ballot were Dale Earnhardt Junior and Mike Stefanik. Farmer was named on the Pioneer Ballot.
Who’s the oldest NASCAR driver?
| Morgan Shepherd | |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 1980 NASCAR Late Model Sportsman Division Champion Oldest driver to start a NASCAR Cup Series race (72 years, 9 months, and 1 day) |
| Awards | 2005 NMPA Man of the Year |
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |
| 517 races run over 29 years |
Who are the 2022 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees?
Because 2022 voting and induction procedures were canceled, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott — the last two Cup Series champions — will both participate in this year’s Hall of Fame balloting.
Is Matt Kenseth in the NASCAR Hall of Fame?
Former drivers Hershel McGriff and Matt Kenseth, and former crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine have been named Hall inductees. In addition, NASCAR executive Mike Helton will be the recipient of the prestigious Landmark Award for outstanding contributions to NASCAR.
Is Jeff Burton in the NASCAR Hall of Fame?
Results for the NASCAR.com Fan Vote were: A.J. Foyt (Pioneer); Matt Kenseth and Harry Gant (Modern Era). The two inductees came from a group of 10 nominees that included: Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Carl Edwards, Harry Gant, Harry Hyde, Matt Kenseth, Larry Phillips, Ricky Rudd and Kirk Shelmerdine.
Who is in the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is among the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees who will be added to racing history on Friday evening. Alongside Earnhardt, modified racer Mike Stefanik and Alabama short-track legend Red Farmer will also be enshrined. Stefanik won nine championships while Farmer’s win count is frankly unknown.
What happened to Carl Edwards race car driver?
Since then, Edwards, a winner of 28 Cup races and the 2007 Xfinity championship, has remained out of the limelight while enjoying a life of farming and traveling instead of punctuating racing victories with back-flips.
Who is Carl Edwards wife?
Katherine DowneyCarl Edwards / Wife (m. 2009)
Is Kevin Harvick retiring?
Time waits for no one, and even as Kevin Harvick has continued to perform at a high level well into his mid-40s, it hasn’t waited for him either.