A total of 15 nominees – 10 from the Modern Era and five from the Pioneer Era – were nominated for possible induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. On May 19, two Modern Era nominees and one Pioneer Era nominees were selected for induction into the Hall of Fame.
In his first year of eligibility, former driver and current broadcaster Kevin Harvick can now add Hall of Famer to his list of credits. Harvick has 60 Cup Series wins and is the 2014 Cup Series Champion.
Sometimes known as “The Mayor”, former driver and broadcaster Jeff Burton is also among the newest Hall of Fame members. As a member of the drivers’ council, Burton has been a strong advocate for making the sport as safe as possible.
Larry Philipis was selected as the newest Hall of Fame member from the Pioneer Era. He is one of just two drivers to have won five NASCAR Weekly Series national championships. From 1989 to 1996 he won 220 NASCAR races.
The Landmark Award recipient for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR went to Leesa France Kennedy. The Executive Vice Chair of NASCAR, Kennedy has spent over 30 years in various capacities with NASCAR. Her accomplishments include the revitalization of Phoenix Raceway, oversaw the Daytona Rising redevelopment of Daytona International Speedway, and is a member of the Cynopsis Sports Hall of Fame.
The nominees in the Modern Era were Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Randy Dorton, Ray Elder, Ernie Elliott, Kevin Harvick, Randy LaJoie and Jack Sprague.
The two Modern Era inductees came from a group of 10 nominees that included: Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Randy Dorton, Ray Elder, Ernie Elliott, Kevin Harvick, Randy LaJoie and Jack Sprague.
Nominees for the Pioneer Ballot included: Ray Fox, Harry Hyde, Banjo Matthews, Herb Nab and Larry Phillips.
The 2027 Hall of Fame members were selected by a 51 member panel.