US EditionKurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant Voted Into NASCAR Hall of Fame as Class of 2026
- Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick, and Harry Gant were voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026 on Tuesday at the Charlotte Convention Center.
- The voting panel of 49 members, including drivers, owners, media, and industry leaders, met in a closed session to debate 15 nominees and 5 Landmark Award candidates.
- Busch, a 46-year-old retired driver who won 34 Cup races and the 2004 playoff-era championship, and Gant, known as the Bandit with 18 wins and a long tenure at Charlotte Motor Speedway, each received 61% of modern era votes.
- Busch expressed gratitude for his first-ballot selection, saying he did not expect how fast things happened, while Hendrick, known as Mr. Modified, and Gant, who raced into his 50s, were also honored; Humpy Wheeler won the Landmark Award.
- The official induction ceremony for the Class of 2026 will occur in March, highlighting the continuing recognition of significant contributors to NASCAR's history and development.
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Richmond native Ray Hendrick elected to the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond native Ray Hendrick, one of the most legendary short-track drivers in NASCAR history, has been elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Known as “Mr. Modified,” Hendrick earned his spot from the Pioneer Ballot, recognizing his lasting impact on the sport during NASCAR’s earlier years. Hendrick built a remarkable career spanning nearly four decades. Between 1950 and 1988, he amassed more than 700 victorie…
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New Hampshire Union LeaderKurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick voted to NASCAR Hall in ‘26
The NASCAR Hall of Fame will induct Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick in the Class of 2026, the hall announced Tuesday.
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