hall of fame Archive
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![Pete Hamilton, the 1970 Daytona 500 winner and a member of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, passed away on Wednesday. Originally from Newton, Massachusetts, Hamilton began his storied racing […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Pete-Hamilton-feature-3-22-115x115.jpg "Daytona 500 Winner Pete Hamilton Passes Away")
Daytona 500 Winner Pete Hamilton Passes Away
Posted on March 22, 2017 | No CommentsPete Hamilton, the 1970 Daytona 500 winner and a member of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, passed away on Wednesday. Originally from Newton, Massachusetts, Hamilton began his storied racing […] -
![The enshrinement of three car owners of paramount importance to stock car racing, a driver who proved a prolific winner in NASCAR’s top-two series and a former Monster Energy NASCAR […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/NASCAR-Hall-of-Fame-feature-1-21-115x115.jpg "NASCAR HOF Enshrines Distinguished Class Of 2017")
NASCAR HOF Enshrines Distinguished Class Of 2017
Posted on January 21, 2017 | No CommentsThe enshrinement of three car owners of paramount importance to stock car racing, a driver who proved a prolific winner in NASCAR’s top-two series and a former Monster Energy NASCAR […] -
![It’s said reaching the top is the easy part. Staying there is more difficult. For Rick Hendrick, the climb up the mountain required a decade of hard work culminating in […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Rick-Hendrick-feature-1-20-115x115.jpg "From Small Beginnings, Rick Hendrick Reached Pinnacle")
From Small Beginnings, Rick Hendrick Reached Pinnacle
Posted on January 20, 2017 | No CommentsIt’s said reaching the top is the easy part. Staying there is more difficult. For Rick Hendrick, the climb up the mountain required a decade of hard work culminating in […] -
![A single word defined the late Benny Parsons: Beloved. It mattered not whether you were fellow competitor, race fan or television viewer. Parsons was more than just a top Cup […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Benny-Parsons-feature-1-19-115x115.jpg "‘Nice Guy Champion’ Benny Parsons Enters NASCAR HOF")
‘Nice Guy Champion’ Benny Parsons Enters NASCAR HOF
Posted on January 19, 2017 | No CommentsA single word defined the late Benny Parsons: Beloved. It mattered not whether you were fellow competitor, race fan or television viewer. Parsons was more than just a top Cup […] -
![To the surprise of no one, Mark Martin continued to win races at the highest level well past an age when most competitors have hung up their helmets. With five […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mark-Martin-feature-1-18-115x115.jpg "Martin’s Fitness Regimen Redefined The NASCAR Athlete")
Martin’s Fitness Regimen Redefined The NASCAR Athlete
Posted on January 18, 2017 | No CommentsTo the surprise of no one, Mark Martin continued to win races at the highest level well past an age when most competitors have hung up their helmets. With five […] -
![Journeyman stock car racer Richard Childress caught lightning in a bottle, not once but twice. NASCAR’s only driver strike, on the eve of the 1969 inaugural race at Talladega Superspeedway, […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Richard-Childress-feature-1-17-115x115.jpg "Great Breaks, Racing Excellence Puts Childress In NHOF")
Great Breaks, Racing Excellence Puts Childress In NHOF
Posted on January 17, 2017 | No CommentsJourneyman stock car racer Richard Childress caught lightning in a bottle, not once but twice. NASCAR’s only driver strike, on the eve of the 1969 inaugural race at Talladega Superspeedway, […] -
![Two phenomenally successful contemporary car owners, a champion driver-turned-beloved-broadcaster, a driver with a prolific winning history and the man described as NASCAR racing’s “original car owner” are the newly elected […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Raymond-Parks-feature-5-26-115x115.jpg "Five Legendary Figures Comprise 2017 NHOF Class")
Five Legendary Figures Comprise 2017 NHOF Class
Posted on May 26, 2016 | No CommentsTwo phenomenally successful contemporary car owners, a champion driver-turned-beloved-broadcaster, a driver with a prolific winning history and the man described as NASCAR racing’s “original car owner” are the newly elected […] -
![It’s a home game for the Wood Brothers. But the April 3 STP 500 is a home game the Wood Brothers haven’t experienced as a full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Glen-Wood-feature-3-25-115x115.jpg "For Wood Brothers, Martinsville Joins Past And Future")
For Wood Brothers, Martinsville Joins Past And Future
Posted on March 25, 2016 | No CommentsIt’s a home game for the Wood Brothers. But the April 3 STP 500 is a home game the Wood Brothers haven’t experienced as a full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series […] -
![Four nominees renowned for their competitive spirit and one of the most talented broadcasters in NASCAR racing were added to the list of nominees for the 2017 NASCAR Hall of […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Ricky-Rudd-feature-2-25-115x115.jpg "Rudd, Roush, Hornaday, Wilson, Squier On NHOF Ballot")
Rudd, Roush, Hornaday, Wilson, Squier On NHOF Ballot
Posted on February 25, 2016 | No CommentsFour nominees renowned for their competitive spirit and one of the most talented broadcasters in NASCAR racing were added to the list of nominees for the 2017 NASCAR Hall of […] -
![Longtime radio broadcaster Barney Hall, considered by many to be the voice of NASCAR and the Motor Racing Network, passed away Tuesday, according to the MRN website. Hall, known by […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Barney-Hall-feature-1-26-115x115.jpg "MRN Radio Legend Barney Hall Passes Away At Age 83")
MRN Radio Legend Barney Hall Passes Away At Age 83
Posted on January 27, 2016 | No CommentsLongtime radio broadcaster Barney Hall, considered by many to be the voice of NASCAR and the Motor Racing Network, passed away Tuesday, according to the MRN website. Hall, known by […]
