The NASCAR Hall of Fame reeks of stock car racing history, it is the home of legends.
While pro football has Canton, Ohio and baseball has Cooperstown, New York, the legends of the oval eventually find a permanent and lasting home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
There are now 67 names enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a palatial complex and entertainment experience which is also a bucket list trip for every fan of the sport.
The inaugural class was installed in 2010, and it was fitting that the legend that is the late, great Dale Earnhardt Sr was among the inductees.
The class of 2026 was officially confirmed on January 23 when the latest members were enshrined at a glittering induction ceremony in Charlotte.
We have details for you on just who has made the Hall so far, how the induction process works and how you can pay a visit to experience all it has to offer.
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Where is the NASCAR Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, directly connected via a walkway to the Charlotte Convention Center - the street address is 400 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202.
Tickets, Prices and Opening Times
The experience is open to fans every day except Tuesdays - the Hall of Fame is open six days per week, from 10am local time to 5pm.
General admission is currently priced at $27 for adults with Seniors (65+ with valid ID) $24 and Youth pricing (aged 4-12 inclusive) set at $20. If you are a member of the Military, you can also gain admission for $20 if you have valid ID.
There are also more expensive packages which include simulator access and official souvenirs - check out the official site for more details on those.
If you are driving to Charlotte for your visit, there are a couple of parking options close to the Hall of Fame - a garage which is accessible at 500 S. Brevard St. or a lot accessible at 501 S. Caldwell St.
Members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - every single inductee
Since 2010 a total of 67 greats of the sport have been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. There was no class of 2022 with the class of 2021 being inducted a year late due to the COVID pandemic. The full list of inductees is here:
2010: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr, Bill France Jr, Junior Johnson, Richard Petty.
2011: Bobby Allison, Ned Jarrett, Bud Moore, David Pearson, Lee Petty.
2012: Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Darrell Waltrip, Glen Wood, Cale Yarborough.
2013: Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas, Rusty Wallace, Leonard Wood.
2014: Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty, Fireball Roberts.
2015: Bill Elliott, Fred Lorenzen, Wendell Scott, Joe Weatherly, Rex White.
2016: Jerry Cook, Bobby Isaac, Terry Labonte, Bruton Smith, Curtis Turner.
2017: Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Mark Martin, Raymond Parks, Benny Parsons.
2018: Red Byron, Ray Evernham, Ron Hornaday Jr, Ken Squier, Robert Yates.
2019: Davey Allison, Jeff Gordon, Alan Kulwicki, Roger Penske, Jack Roush.
2020: Buddy Baker, Joe Gibbs, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, Waddell Wilson.
2021: Dale Earnhardt Jr, Red Farmer, Mike Stefanik.
2023: Matt Kenseth, Hershel McGriff, Kirk Shelmerdine.
2024: Donnie Allison, Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus.
2025: Carl Edwards, Ralph Moody, Ricky Rudd.
2026: Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick
Who is in the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2026?
The three inductees are Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick. They were all enshrined in late January.
How does the induction process work?
Fifteen nominees are put forward every year - 10 Modern Era by the 22-member Nomination Committee and five Pioneer by the 43-strong Honors Committee.
The 65-strong voting panel, plus a nationwide fan ballet, then decide the three inductees (two Modern Era and one Pioneer).
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