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NASCAR Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Details Announced

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will honor five men who have been instrumental in the creation and success of the sport on May 23 in Charlotte, N.C., with the induction of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. That first class consists of Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. … Read entire article »

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Bill France Jr. Wasn’t “Automatic” Pick For 1st NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Chances are that if Bill France Jr. was still around, he wouldn’t approve of himself being one of the five inaugural inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “He would probably have said to pick a driver or an owner instead of him,” said NASCAR Vice President Jim Hunter, a long-time confidant and employee of France. … Read entire article »

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