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VIP Experience at Jimmie Johnson’s “Return to the Blue Blaster” Latest Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Fundraising Auction Live Now on Bring a Trailer

Private Reception, Meet and Greet and VIP Viewing Experience in Seattle with Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Inductees Jimmie Johnson (MSHFA Class of 2024) and Hydroplane Legend Chip Hanauer (MSHFA Class of 1995) Open for Bidding Now on Auction Leader Bring a Trailer
Jimmie Johnson Blue Blaster Experience Auction Follows 2024’s Successful Mark Reuss Lunch, Team Penske Tour, Skip Barber Racing School Experience and In-N-Out Experience and Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson Lunch as Exclusive Bring a Trailer Fundraisers for the 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Foundation Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and Museum in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (June 26, 2025) – Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson will realize a dream of a lifetime this summer, and one winning bidder and a guest can be part of it all in the latest Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) charity fundraising auction on Bring a Trailer.

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Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick Make Up NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026

May 21, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—For Kurt Busch, waiting for the announcement of the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class felt like race day.

That was before his name was called as a member of the class, joining Harry Gant as a Modern Era choice.

Modified superstar Ray Hendrick earned election to the 2026 class on the Pioneer Ballot, and promoter extraordinaire H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler was recognized as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

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NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026 To Be Announced At The NASCAR Hall Of Fame On May 20, 2025

May 15, 2025

The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and winner of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR will be announced following a vote by the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel. The Class will be comprised of three Hall of Famers – two from the Modern Era ballot and one from the Pioneer ballot.

The announcement will stream live on the NASCAR Channel on Tubi, NASCAR YouTube Channel, Facebook, and X.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. ET

Randy LaJoie Nominated for NASCAR’s Hall Of Fame

April 23, 2025

Randy LaJoie, a native of Norwalk, CT, is a man with a multifaceted legacy – the racer, the two-time champion, the seat builder, and the father.

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NASCAR Announces Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award

April 21, 2025

Busch and LaJoie join ballot for the first time; Wheeler up for Landmark nod

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 21, 2025) — NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Unveils 2026 Induction Class at the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

April 11, 2025

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Stock Cars), Steve Gibbs (Drag Racing), Pete Lyons (Media), John Morton (Sports Cars), Kenny Roberts Jr. (Motorcycles), Sammy Swindell (Open Wheel), and Dave Villwock (Powerboats) in “Class of 2026”
38th Annual Induction Celebration Presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing Set for March 9 – 10, 2026 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

LONG BEACH, California (April 11, 2025) — The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America announced its 2026 Induction Class today at the 50th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 38th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing, which will formally usher the Class of 2026 into the MSHFA, will be held in the Hall’s home in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 9 – 10, 2026.

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Three Race Indoor Auto Racing Series Ends With Ryan Flores Collecting Biggest Chunk Of Over $100,000 In Prize Money

March 20, 2025

Trenton, NJ – The checkered flag has fallen on the 2025 Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series, with over $100,000 in prize money distributed among the 244 competitors who registered for the events.

The three-race series, held in Northeast arenas, featured two events on concrete surfaces: the Ironton Global Allentown Indoor Race at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA on January 3-4, followed by the NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Indoor Races at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on January 31 and February 1. (more…)

Happy Days: Kevin Harvick Selected As 2025 Inductee For Texas Motorsports Hall Of Fame

March 19, 2025

Nine-time TMS winner Kevin Harvick to be honored Friday, May 2, at the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame Luncheon presented by WÜRTH in The Speedway Club.
Event is open to the public with tickets at $125 that benefit Speedway Children’s Charities’ Texas Chapter.
HOF induction part of May 2-4 WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY NASCAR tripleheader weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

FORT WORTH, Texas (MARCH 19, 2025) – Retired NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) superstar Kevin Harvick will be honored as the 2025 inductee at the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame Luncheon presented by WÜRTH on Friday, May 2, at Texas Motor Speedway.

Harvick, currently a television analyst for NASCAR on FOX broadcasts, enjoyed an illustrious 23-year NCS career that included immense success at Texas Motor Speedway. He will be honored with this special event from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT in The Speedway Club Ballroom with local FOX 4 sports anchor Mike Doocy serving as emcee and PRN’s lead anchor Brad Gillie as moderator.

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Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary Exhibit Opens at NASCAR Hall of Fame

March 19, 2025

CUTLINE: (From left) NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley, Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris, NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy and NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin cut the ribbon on the Darlington Raceway 75th Anniversary Exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Mark Martin unveil display that pays tribute to the history and heritage of the Track Too Tough to Tame

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2025) – Darlington Raceway’s 75^th Anniversary Exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame officially opened Tuesday with the help of two of the greatest drivers ever to race the Track Too Tough to Tame.

NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty (Class of 2010) and Mark Martin (Class of 2017) joined NASCAR and Darlington Raceway dignitaries to cut the ribbon on the exhibit paying tribute to the greatest races, competitors and milestones in the track’s storied history.

“This was a fitting way to unveil this incredible exhibit and begin Darlington Raceway’s 75^th Anniversary celebration,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “The NASCAR Hall of Fame does a first-class job honoring the rich legacy of our sport, and we look forward to all of the fans enjoying an exhibit that highlights everything that has made Darlington Raceway Too Tough to Tame throughout the past 75 years.”

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AJ Allmendinger to be Inducted in the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame

March 11, 2025

Allmendinger Honored as a Class of 2025 Inductee

Lexington, N.C. (March 11, 2025) – AJ Allmendinger has raced for nearly three decades, and now his accomplishments will be remembered forever. The 43-year-old California native is set to be inducted into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025.

On March 13^th, Allmendinger will join west coast legends, such as, Rick Mears, Jeff Gordon, Hershel McGriff, Dan Gurney, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch in the fabled West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame.

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