Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

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!

04/14/2026

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Partners with ERAU Motorsports

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is dedicated to offering opportunities for aspiring motorsports professionals. By fostering an environment where students can learn, grow, and demonstrate their skills, the Hall of Fame is playing a vital role in shaping the future of motorsports.

We are excited to announce a new partnership with ERAU Motorsports. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting emerging talent in the motorsports industry. Over the weekend, we had the honor of hosting the ERAU Motorsports team as they revealed their innovative racecar design.

ERAU Motorsports represents Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s student-led Formula SAE (FSAE) team. Comprised of talented college students, the team is responsible for designing, manufacturing, and racing an open-wheel, formula-style vehicle. Their participation will pit them against nearly 130 other college teams from around the globe at the Michigan International Speedway.

We wish the entire ERAU Motorsports team the best of luck as they prepare to compete at the annual Michigan International Speedway event. Their dedication and hard work are an inspiration to all who follow the sport.

04/10/2026

New at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America - Racing Simulators!

Immerse yourself in the adrenaline and sensation experienced by real drivers on the world’s most renowned racetracks. Choose your track, show your skills!