Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

06/08/2026

See The 2017 Austin Cindric No. 19 Ford F-150 – NEW at the Museum!

In 2017, Austin Cindric drove the No. 19 Ford F-150 for Brad Keselowski Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Sponsored by Fitzgerald Glider Kits, the truck became known for its bold matte black and lime green paint scheme. During his time racing in the Truck Series, Cindric earned one win and 16 top-10 finishes. Cindric continued his career to win the 2020 Xfinity Series Championship; and in 2022 he won the Daytona 500, becoming the first Cup Series rookie to win “The Great American Race.”

The No. 19 truck is on loan through May of 2027 and can be viewed daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Motorsports Hall of Fame located in the Tickets and Tours Building at Daytona International Speedway.

06/06/2026

The motorsports world has lost a giant with the passing of Ned "Gentleman Ned" Jarrett, a Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Class of 1997 Inductee. Ned was a true icon of American auto racing and exemplified the absolute best, both behind the wheel and behind the microphone.

As a fierce yet undeniably fair competitor, Ned captured two NASCAR Cup Championships and 50 victories, famously retiring at the pinnacle of his driving career. But his impact on motorsports extended far beyond his racing statistics. As a broadcaster, his calm, knowledgeable, and passionate voice helped bring the thrill of racing into millions of homes, serving as an irreplaceable ambassador for generations of fans.

We extend our deepest condolences to his son Dale (MSHFA Class of 2025), the entire Jarrett family, and his countless friends and fans.

Rest in peace, Gentleman Ned.

05/29/2026

Janet Guthrie Honored in New Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Exhibit

Janet Guthrie - who was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2021 - became the first woman to race in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 in 1977, opening doors for women in motorsports. She was the first woman to earn top-10 starts and finishes in both IndyCar and the NASCAR Cup Series. In 1978, she finished a 500 career-best ninth at Indy with a team she built and ran, then posted an overall career-best fifth-place finish at Milwaukee in 1979.

In the Hall's newest exhibit, Guthrie’s racing suits, her Indianapolis 500 helmet and two trophies are on display. One trophy is for a class win in the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring with another woman driver, Liane Engeman; while the other is the 1964 Watkins Glen 500 trophy, earned with Richard Mooney, after a class victory and sixth-place overall finish in the inaugural running of the sports car race at Watkins Glen International.

The new exhibit can now be viewed at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in the Daytona International Speedway Tickets & Tours Building, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

05/19/2026

This behind-the-scenes video of Lyn St. James’ surprise announcement, captures the deep honor of being recognized by her peers in the racing industry. Congratulations Lyn, we look forward to formally inducting you into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2027!

05/02/2026

We join the motorsports world in mourning the loss of 2013 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductee Alex Zanardi, a true multi-sport champion and a universally recognized athlete adored for his incredible spirit of competition and his even more gracious and loving nature off the track.

He overcame more adversity and challenges in his short 59 years to serve as an inspiration and role model for people of all ages and abilities around the world. Quite simply, he excelled and set the standard in everything he did, including quickly becoming CART IndyCar's top driver after winning Rookie of The Year in 1996 and taking the championships in 1997 and 1998. He even came back from losing his legs in the horrifying late race accident in Germany in 2001 while leading and returned two years later - now fitted with two prosthetic legs and in a car with assisted and hand operated brakes and accelerator - to the same track to complete his final 13 laps of the race and take the checkered flag.

He later applied this same determination and no-quit drive to paralympic handcycling and unsurprisingly dominated the sport for a decade. He secured four Paralympic gold medals and two silvers at London 2012 and Rio 2016, won 12 World Championship titles between 2013 and 2019 and also captured major marathons and a record time in the Ironman World Championship. Tragically, while competing in a relay in 2020 that included handcycling competitors, Zanardi was involved in an accident with a truck in an oncoming lane. He sustained extreme injuries, and he and his family were shown great respect by worldwide adoring fans and thousands of professional colleagues as his wife Daniela and other loved ones cared for him in private the last five years plus.

It is hard to believe this ever-positive hero and universal inspiration is gone so soon, but his loving and caring spirit in everything he did is the gift he gave us all.

Race in Peace Alex.

04/17/2026

Congratulations!

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Class of 2027!

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04/17/2026

The 2027 Induction Class Announced!

The votes have been counted, marking the conclusion of the selection process for the 39th Annual Induction Ceremony. This prestigious event is dedicated to recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the motorsports industry. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s distinguished class of racing icons for 2027.

The following individuals have profoundly influenced various areas of motorsports. Their dedication and accomplishments have impacted the Motorsports industry for generations to come.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s inductees:

Gary Bettenhausen - Open Wheel
Ron Capps - Drag Racing
Rob Dyson - Sports Cars
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - Stock Cars
Herb Fishel - Business
Harry Hartz - Historic
Steve Hinton - Aviation
Angelle Sampey - Motorcycles
Lyn St. James - At Large
Robert Yates - Stock Car

For more details, including biographies of the inductees and information on ticket sales for the 2027 Induction Ceremony, please visit our website at mshf.com.

Congratulations to the Class of 2027!