15 Nominees Announced for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The NASCAR Hall of Fame has revealed the 15 nominees for its Class of 2026.
In addition to eight other drivers, former champions Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie were added to the ballot for the first time, rounding out the 10 potential nominees appearing on the Modern Era ballot. Title-winning crew chief Jake Elder returns to the list of five nominees set to appear on the Pioneer ballot.
Additionally, longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway promoter Humpy Wheeler was selected for voting consideration for the Landmark Award for outstanding contributions to NASCAR.
Busch and LaJoie join returning nominees Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Randy Dorton, Harry Gant, Harry Hyde and Jack Sprague.
Elder will appear on the ballot with Ray Hendrick, Banjo Matthews, Larry Phillips and Bob Welborn--all nominees from last year’s vote.
Wheeler, Alvin Hawkins, Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli and Les Richter are this year’s Landmark Award nominees.
Fan voting for the NASCAR Hall of Fame is now open until May 18 at noon ET. The collective ballot cast by fans online will count as one vote alongside those cast by the voting panel, according to NASCAR.
For more information, visit nascarhall.com.