The NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Process
Each year five inductees will be selected by a voting panel consisting of NASCAR industry leaders, manufacturer representatives, former competitors, the media and fans. Inductees will be chosen from an annual list of no more than 25 candidates. The main criteria for nomination and induction: NASCAR accomplishments and contributions to the sport.
To be eligible
- Former drivers must have competed 10 years in NASCAR and be retired from racing for a minimum of three years.
- Non-drivers must have worked at least 10 years in the industry. (Potential candidates with shorter careers may be considered if there are special circumstances.)
After a 21-member nominating committee selects its list of candidates, the voting will entail a total of 53 ballots. Twenty-one ballots will be from the nominating committee; 31 ballots will come from a group consisting of former drivers, former owners, former crew chiefs, manufacturer representatives and media; one ballot will represent the results of a nationwide fan vote.
2010 Class
25 Nominees were announced in July of 2009. The NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel met on October 14, 2009 to determine the first five Inductees. The inaugural class was announced the same day. The first five Inductees were inducted on May 23, 2010. The Hall of Honor exhibits for the first five Inductees will be on display through May of 2011.
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2011 Class
The 25 Nominees for 2011 were announced on July 1, 2010. The NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel met on October 13, 2010 to determine the second five Inductees. The 2011 class was announced the same day. The five Inductees for the second class will be inducted May 23, 2011. The Hall of Honor exhibits for the 2011 Inductees will be on display beginning May 24, 2011.
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