NASCAR Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees

NASCAR recently announced the nominees for the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class, along with the candidates for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. This year, the list includes distinguished drivers and personalities who have made their mark on the sport.

In the Modern Era category of the Hall of Fame, we find Greg Biffle, who was champion in the NASCAR Xfinity and CRAFTSMAN Truck series. Alongside him, Randy Dorton, a renowned engine builder, and Jack Sprague, who won the Truck series championship three times. Other nominees include Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards, both known for their multiple victories in the NASCAR Cup Series.

The Pioneer Ballot recognizes those whose careers began more than 60 years ago. This year, Ray Hendrick and Bob Welborn, each with multiple victories in their respective categories, have been nominated for the first time. Larry Phillips also appears in this category, having previously been considered in the Modern Era.

As for the Landmark Award, the nomination of Dean Sickling stands out, inventor of the SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) barrier, a technology that has saved numerous lives in motorsport. This award celebrates individuals whose contributions have boosted the growth and prestige of NASCAR.

The selection of the nominees was carried out by the Nomination Committee, composed of representatives from NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, as well as owners of major tracks and historic circuits. The Hall of Fame Voting Panel will soon meet to discuss and vote on the candidates for the class of 2025 and for the Landmark Award.

The results of these votes will be known after the panel concludes its deliberations and the votes of the fans, who can currently participate through the official NASCAR page, are counted.

Modern Era Ballot:

• Greg Biffle, 2000 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion and 2002 Xfinity Series champion
• Neil Bonnett, winner of 18 races in the NASCAR Cup Series, including consecutive Coca-Cola 600 victories
• Tim Brewer, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief
• Jeff Burton, winner of 21 races in the NASCAR Cup Series, including the Southern 500 and two Coca-Cola 600s
• Randy Dorton, engine builder whose creations won nine championships in NASCAR's national series
• Carl Edwards, winner of 28 NASCAR Cup Series races and 2007 Xfinity Series champion
• Harry Gant, winner of 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, including two Southern 500 victories
• Harry Hyde, 1970 NASCAR Cup Series championship crew chief
• Ricky Rudd, winner of 23 NASCAR Cup Series races, including the 1997 Brickyard 400
• Jack Sprague, three-time NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion

Pioneer Ballot:

• Ray Hendrick, winner of more than 700 races in NASCAR's Modified and Late Model Sportsman categories
• Banjo Matthews, car builder who won more than 250 races and three championships in the NASCAR Cup Series
• Ralph Moody, two-time NASCAR Cup Series owner champion and mechanical genius of Holman-Moody
• Larry Phillips, first five-time national champion of NASCAR's weekly series
• Bob Welborn, three-time Convertible Division champion

Landmark Award:

• Alvin Hawkins, NASCAR's first flagman; established NASCAR racing at Bowman Gray Stadium with Bill France Sr.
• Lesa France Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice Chair and one of the most influential women in sports
• Dr. Joseph Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway
• Dr. Dean Sicking, inventor of the SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) barrier
• Les Richter, long-time NASCAR executive who oversaw competition and helped expand the sport on the West Coast