Overview

• Kurt Busch, a 2004 Cup Series champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner, and Randy LaJoie, a two-time Xfinity Series champion, are first-time nominees on the Modern Era ballot.
• The 2026 Modern Era Ballot includes 10 nominees, with notable figures like Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, and Harry Gant joining Busch and LaJoie.
• The Pioneer Era Ballot highlights five candidates, including Jake Elder, Ray Hendrick, and Banjo Matthews, honoring contributors from NASCAR's early years.
• The Landmark Award nominees for transformative contributions to NASCAR include Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, and H.A. 'Humpy' Wheeler.
• Fan voting is open until May 18, with the final selection of two Modern Era inductees and one Pioneer inductee to be made by a voting panel on May 20 in Charlotte, North Carolina.