On Tuesday afternoon, NASCAR unveiled the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Here is everything you need to know about the newest members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the biggest snubs from it.
Carl Edwards: Modern Era Ballot
A fan favorite who many feel retired too soon, Carl Edwards is a 28-time Cup Series winner and a member of the 75 Greatest Drivers List. Edwards is known for his close Championship calls, but that meant he was always a factor. In 12 full-time seasons, Edwards finished in the top-5 in points six times. All of this came after he worked as a substitute teacher and handed out business cards in the garage to get his big break.
Ricky Rudd: Modern Era Ballot
Ricky Rudd, nicknamed “Iron Man,” had a career marked by one word: consistency. He started every Cup Series race from 1981 through 2005 and won at least one race per season from 1985 to 1998. He did so for multiple car owners like Bud Moore and Rick Hendrick and even as an owner-driver.
Ralph Moody: Pioneer Ballot
Ralph Moody owned the iconic Holman-Moody race team in the early days of NASCAR. He won 96 races and 2 Championships, with iconic drivers like David Pearson, Curtis Turner, Bobby Allison Fred Lorenzon, and Fireball Roberts driving for him.
Dr. Dean Sticking: Landmark Award
Dr. Dean Sticking owns 30 patents, but, his most famous invention has truly saved lives. He worked alongside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to invent the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction Barrier (SAFER Barrier) in the wake of Dale Earnhardt’s death in 2001. The invention has saved countless lives and prevented countless injuries across all forms of motorsports.
Tim Brewer: Modern Era Ballot
Tim Brewer was Junior Johnson’s right-hand man as a crew chief for many years. He won 53 races and two Championships in his career, including two titles with Cale Yarborough in 1978 and Darrell Waltrip in 1981. After he retired, he also won an Emmy as a broadcaster with ESPN.
Banjo Matthews: Pioneer Ballot
According to NASCAR, Banjo Matthews was a legendary car builder whose cars won 262 of 362 Cup Series races from 1974 until 1985. His cars also carried Cale Yarborough to 3 consecutive Cup Series Championships from 1976-78. Unfortunately this was not his year, and he failed to make the Hall of Fame after his 2nd year on the ballot.
Lesa France Kennedy: Landmark Award
Lesa France Kennedy is one of the most influential women in modern NASCAR. She is NASCAR’s current Executive Vice Chair and took over as President of International Speedway Corporation from her father, Bill France Jr., in 2003. While this was not her year, she will certainly be recognized in the Hall of Fame in some capacity someday.
The induction ceremony will occur on February 7, 2025, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown Charlotte.
Lionel Racing finally confirmed the first wave of 2026 NASCAR Authentics 1:64 scale diecast for Monday morning, with the line of retail-exclusive diecast featuring a new look for the new year.
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Chase Pistone, a former competitor on the short track racing circuit in addition to NASCAR’s National Series, has passed away. Pistone, now a successful Legends Car owner, was 42.
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Three races in, the 2026 season is finally starting to show its hand. COTA shifted narratives, exposed weaknesses, and raised new questions about contenders, pretenders, and everything in between.
From substitute drivers being forced into action to points gaps growing faster than expected, COTA delivered more than just a road course chess match. There were momentum swings, reputation hits, and at least one young driver stacking up enemies before stacking up results.
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