Pay Tribute to Racing’s Finest at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
This is a year that will go down in racing history as the hall of fame finally opened its doors in Charlotte on May 11. Shaped like a racetrack, the hall of fame is more than just a museum of racing artifacts; it has a number of interactive exhibits that give visitors a first-hand look at what this sport is really all about.
The High Octane Theater, with seating capacity of 278, takes visitors back to the early days of NASCAR with its informative video. For a hands-on look at what it’s like to sit behind the wheel, step into the http://www.nascar.com/ and you’ll never look at racing the same. The NASCAR vault is home to many of the sports artifacts commemorating the past. Another memorable section of the museum is the Honoring Our Legacy Theater, where deceased members of the NASCAR family are remembered.
Perhaps one of the most notable aspects of the museum is the Hall of Honor where hall of fame inductees will be honored. This year saw the first class of inductees during a momentous ceremony on May 23. Among the inaugural class were Dale Earnhardt, Bill France, Sr., Bill France, Jr., Junior Johnson, and Richard Petty. Of the inductees, only Junior Johnson and Richard Petty are still alive.
Just a few weeks ago, the names of the nominees for the 2011 class were released. The inductees won’t be announced until October and a celebration to honor them will take place next year. A few well known names on the list include Darrell Waltrip, Jack Ingram, Rick Hendrick and Cale Yarborough. Fans can cast their vote for five of the names on the list as to who they think should be in this year’s inducted class.
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