28 Persons in the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame:

A.J. Foyt

auto racing, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr.

Birth Date:

January 16, 1935

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

- the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Houston, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

The only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 (which he won four times), the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Also won the International Race of Champions all-star racing series in 1976 and 1977.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame 1990.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1988.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2001.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1989.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2009.
Automotive Hall of Fame 2007.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Alan Kulwicki

auto racing, accident, air crash, NASCAR, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Alan Dennis Kulwicki

Nickname(s):

Special K
Polish Prince

Birth Date:

December 14, 1954

Death Date:

April 1, 1993

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

- the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Greenfield, Wisconsin, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR Winston Cup driver.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2002.
Lowe's Motor Speedway Court of Legends 1993.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1993.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1996.
Bristol Motor Speedway Heroes of Bristol Hall of Fame 1997.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame 2001.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1999.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2013.

Benny Parsons

auto racing, sports analyst, actor, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Benjamin Stewart Parsons

Nickname(s):

BP
The Professor

Birth Date:

July 12, 1941

Death Date:

January 16, 2007

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

- the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver.
Movie:

Stroker Ace

National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1995.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1994.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1995.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2005.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2008.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1998.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2017.

Bill France Jr.

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

William Clifton France

Nickname(s):

Little Bill
Bill Jr.

Birth Date:

April 4, 1933

Death Date:

June 4, 2007

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries

- the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Relationships:

son of

Bill France Sr.

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Ancestors:

Bill France Sr.

Brief Facts:

Head of NASCAR 1972 - 2000.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2001.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2004.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame 2004.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2004.
Automotive Hall of Fame 2006.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2001.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1999.

Bill France Sr.

NASCAR, auto racing, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

William Henry Getty France

Also Known As:

William Henry Getty France Sr.

Nickname(s):

Big Bill

Birth Date:

September 26, 1909

Death Date:

June 7, 1992

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra

- the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Relationships:

father of

Bill France Jr.

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Descendants:

Bill France Jr.

Brief Facts:

Chairman and CEO of NASCAR. Builder of Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Speedway.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1990.
Automotive Hall of Fame 2004.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1976.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1992.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2000.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1997.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1963.

Bobby Allison

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Arthur Allison

Birth Date:

December 3, 1937

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

- the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Miami, Florida, USA

Relationships:

father of

Davey Allison

older brother of

Donnie Allison

Older than Donnie Allison by 1 year.

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Descendants:

Davey Allison

Brief Facts:

NASCAR Winston Cup driver and car owner. Was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1993.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1993.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1994.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1992.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1998.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1984.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1986.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1991.

Buck Baker

auto racing, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Elzie Wiley Baker

Birth Date:

March 4, 1919

Death Date:

April 14, 2002

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Richburg, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1982.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2001.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1998.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1992.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1996.

Buddy Baker

auto racing, sports analyst, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Elzie Wylie Baker Jr.

Nickname(s):

Buddy
Leadfoot

Birth Date:

January 25, 1941

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Florence, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR race driver.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1997.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1997.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1997.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2008.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2007.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1999.

Cale Yarborough

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

William Caleb Yarborough

Birth Date:

March 27, 1939

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries

- the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

near Timmonsville, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver and owner. Three time National Motorsports Press Association Driver of the Year.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1994.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1993.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1996.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1994.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2002.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2012.
South Carolina Hall of Fame 2013.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1994.

Cotton Owens

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Cotton Owens

Also Known As:

Everett "Cotton" Owens

Nickname(s):

King of the Modifieds

Birth Date:

May 21, 1924

Death Date:

June 7, 2012

Age at Death:

88, 17 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Union, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

Sprint Cup (then known as Grand National) winner five straight years (1957-61). Won NASCAR's first live televised race.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame 2009.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2008.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1970.
Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame 2008.
NASCAR Mechanics Hall of Fame.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013.

Dale Earnhardt

auto racing, accident, vehicle crash, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Ralph Dale Earnhardt

Also Known As:

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Nickname(s):

Ironhead
Mr. Restrictor Plate
The Man in Black
The Intimidator

Birth Date:

April 29, 1951

Death Date:

February 18, 2001

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA

Relationships:

father of

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

son of

Ralph Earnhardt

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Ancestors:

Ralph Earnhardt

Descendants:

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. Died in a race car wreck at Daytona.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2006.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2001.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1995.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2002.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2004.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1994.
Automotive Hall of Fame 2006.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2004.

Darrell Waltrip

auto racing, NASCAR, sports analyst, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Darrell Lee Waltrip

Birth Date:

February 5, 1947

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Owensboro, Kentucky, USA

Relationships:

older brother of

Michael Waltrip

Older than Michael Waltrip by 16 years.

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Brief Facts:

Driver and owner. NASCAR Cup Series champion and Daytona 500 winner.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2005.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2003.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2003.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2006.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2012.
Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame 2012.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2001.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1996.

Davey Allison

auto racing, air crash, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

David Carl Allison

Birth Date:

February 25, 1961

Death Date:

July 13, 1993

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Hollywood, Florida, USA

Relationships:

son of

Bobby Allison

nephew of

Donnie Allison

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Ancestors:

Bobby Allison

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. Crashed his helicopter at Talladega infield, died the next day.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1998.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1996.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1995.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2005.

David Pearson

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

David Gene Pearson

Birth Date:

December 22, 1934

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

- the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Whitney, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

Won three NASCAR championships, in 1966, 1968, and 1969.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1993.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1991.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1993.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2005.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1993.

Fireball Roberts

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR, accident, vehicle crash

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Edward Glenn Roberts Jr.

Birth Date:

January 20, 1929

Death Date:

July 2, 1964

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

- the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Tavares, Florida, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. Died due to pneumonia and sepsis after burns received in a race car crash a few weeks earlier, on May 24.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1995.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1961.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1993.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2014.

Fonty Flock

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Truman Fontell Flock

Birth Date:

March 20, 1921

Death Date:

July 15, 1972

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Fort Payne, Alabama, USA

Relationships:

older brother of

Tim Flock

Older than Tim Flock by 3 years.

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Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver.
Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame 2004.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2004.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame 2004.

Fred Lorenzen

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Frederick Lorenzen Jr.

Nickname(s):

The Golden Boy
Fast Freddie
The Elmhurst Express
Flyin Freddy

Birth Date:

December 30, 1934

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

- the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Elmhurst, Illinois, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver between 1958 and 1972. Winner of the Daytona 500 in 1965.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1991.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1978.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2003.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2001.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2015.

Herb Thomas

auto racing, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Herbert Watson Thomas

Birth Date:

April 6, 1923

Death Date:

August 9, 2000

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries

- the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Oliva, North Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1994.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2005.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1992.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1998.

Humpy Wheeler

auto racing, actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Howard Augustine Wheeler Jr.

Also Known As:

H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler

Birth Date:

October 23, 1938

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra

- the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Belmont, North Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

President and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Voice role of:

in animated movie:

Cars

International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2006.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2009.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2004.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 2004.

Junior Johnson

auto racing, criminal, business, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Glenn Johnson Jr.

Nickname(s):

The Last American Hero

Birth Date:

June 28, 1931

Age today:

86, his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

- the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

Early driver in NASCAR racing. Car owner. Imprisoned for moonshining. Credited with discovering drafting as a race strategy.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1973.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1991.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2000.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1992.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1991.

Lee Petty

auto racing, business, NASCAR, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Lee Arnold Petty

Birth Date:

March 14, 1914

Death Date:

April 5, 2000

Age at Death:

86, 22 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Randleman, North Carolina, USA

Relationships:

grandfather of

Kyle Petty

father of

Richard Petty

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Descendants:

Richard Petty

Kyle Petty

Brief Facts:

One of the pioneers of NASCAR.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1969.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1999.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1996.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1966.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1994.

Ned Jarrett

auto racing, NASCAR, sports analyst, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Ned A. Jarrett

Nickname(s):

Gentleman Ned Jarrett

Birth Date:

October 12, 1932

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra

- the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Newton, North Carolina, USA

Relationships:

father of

Dale Jarrett

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Descendants:

Dale Jarrett

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver and two-time champion.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1991.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1973.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1990.
Oceanside Rotary Club Stock Car Hall of Fame.
National Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
Jacksonville Florida Speedway Hall of Fame.
American Auto Race Writers & Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1997.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1997.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2001.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1992.

Neil Bonnett

auto racing, accident, vehicle crash, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Lawrence Neil Bonnett

Birth Date:

July 30, 1946

Age today:

70, 32 days before his 71^st birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo

- the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Hueytown, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver with 18 victories. Killed in a car crash at the Daytona 500 race.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1997.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2001.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1994.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1997.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2005.

Ralph Earnhardt

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Ralph Lee Earnhardt

Birth Date:

February 23, 1928

Death Date:

September 26, 1973

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA

Relationships:

father of

Dale Earnhardt

grandfather of

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Descendants:

Dale Earnhardt

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2004.
National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame 2007.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1997.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1989.

Richard Petty

auto racing, hall of fame, politician, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Richard Lee Petty

Birth Date:

July 2, 1937

Age today:

79, 4 days before his 80^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

- the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Level Cross, North Carolina, USA

Relationships:

father of

Kyle Petty

son of

Lee Petty

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Ancestors:

Lee Petty

Descendants:

Kyle Petty

Brief Facts:

NASCAR champion, always car number 43. Trademark cowboy hat and sunglasses. In 1996, he was the Republican nominee for North Carolina Secretary of State, but was defeated.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1997.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1998.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1995.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1989.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1997.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1973.
Automotive Hall of Fame 2002.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1990.

Smokey Yunick

auto racing, aviator, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Smokey Yunick

Birth Date:

May 25, 1923

Death Date:

May 9, 2001

Age at Death:

77, 16 days before his 78^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Neshaminy, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

Auto mechanic involved in auto racing. A pilot during World War II.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1984.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2000.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1997.

Speedy Thompson

auto racing, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Alfred Thompson

Brief Facts:

National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1984.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2011.

Tim Flock

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Julius Timothy Flock

Birth Date:

May 11, 1924

Death Date:

March 31, 1998

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Fort Payne, Alabama, USA

Relationships:

younger brother of

Fonty Flock

Younger than Fonty Flock by 3 years.

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Brief Facts:

Early NASCAR driver.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1972.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1978.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 2006.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1991.
Talladega Walk of Fame 2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1999.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1999.
Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame 2010.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1995.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame 2002.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2014.