NASCAR Hall of Fame

The NASCAR Hall of Fame showcases drivers who have given large contributions to the sport of NASCAR. It also shows people who have been great grew chiefs, car owners, and others who have made big positive changes to NASCAR. Construction on the Hall of Fame began on January 26, 2007, and it officially opened on May 11, 2010. The City of Charlotte built and owns the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The Hall is run by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. Winston Kelley is the NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director. The first class of people who were inducted in the hall of fame were inducted the day after the 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Richard Petty and Dale Inman helped unviel the first display at the Hall of Fame, which was the Plymouth Belvedere that Petty drove to 27 race wins in 1967.
Eligibility and selection process.
Eligibility.
To be inducted into the Hall of Fame, somebody who used to drive in NASCAR had to have driven for at least 10 years. This person must also have been retired for at least three years.
People who did not drive in NASCAR, but were part of the sport in an important way must have also been active for at least ten years. Under special circumstances, somebody may be inducted into the Hall of Fame even if they were not active for 10 years.
Selection process.
Nomination.
A group of 21 people on a nominating committee chooses nominees from those we meet the requirements to be in the Hall of Fame. This group is made up of:
Induction.
After a list of candidates is chosen, a total of 48 votes are cast by another group of people on a voting committee. The voting committee is made up of the nominating committee and the following:
Inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Charter Class: Class of 2010.
On October 14, 2009, the NASCAR Hall of Fame panel met at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to choose the first group of people to go into the Hall of Fame. Five people were selected. These people were:
The class was inducted on May 23, 2010.
Class of 2011.
The members of the Class of 2011 are:
The Class of 2011 was announced on October 13, 2010, and was inducted on May 23, 2011.
Class of 2012.
The members of the Class of 2012 are:
The Class of 2012 was announced on June 14, 2011, and was inducted on January 20, 2012.
Class of 2013.
The members of the Class of 2013 are:
The Class of 2013 was announced on May 23, 2012 and was inducted on February 8, 2013.
Tickets.
The ticket prices are Adult $19.95, Senior (60+) $17.95, Military $17.95, and Children (5-12) $12.95. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed only Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas)