North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame

02/14/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame inductees Garley Daniels, Melvin Yow, Blake Wiggins, Warren Johnson, Jim Whitener, Bill and Sheila Blair and Satch Gragg. Thanks to everyone that could attending this year's ceremonies.

02/08/2026

Put that Winter weather behind you and lets get things warmed up with the 23rd SHRINERS Drag Racing & Hot Rod EXPO this coming Friday & Saturday, February 13th-14th. Everything gets kicked off with Bench Racing with the Legends on Friday, February 13th, at 7:30 PM (located in the Hall of Fame room) presented by The Legendary Garage. This all leads up to the Hall of Fame Autograph Session at 12 noon and then actual North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame ceremonies at 1 PM. Of course this is all combined with plenty of Show vehicles, vendors and swamp meet. The biggest factor is to help the Shriners Children's Hospitals with you attending this annual season kick off event.

01/25/2026

Here's the official NCDRHoF poster featuring all the 2026 Inductees.
Don't forget the North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame newest members will be inducted on Saturday, February 14th, at 1 PM. This all will be in conjunction with the 23rd Annual SHRINERS Drag Racing & Hot Rod Expo at the Greensboro Complex. There will be a "Bench Racing with the Legends" on Friday, February 13th, 6 to 9 PM in the Expo Hall of Fame room presented by The Legendary Garage.

01/17/2026

We're just four weekend's away from the Class of 2026 North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame newest members being inducted on Saturday, February 14th, at 1 PM. This all will be in conjunction with the 23rd Annual SHRINERS Drag Racing & Hot Rod Expo at the Greensboro Complex. There will be a "Bench Racing with the Legends" on Friday, February 13th, 6 to 9 PM in the Expo Hall of Fame room presented by The Legendary Garage.
- Whose going into this year's NCDRHoF?
Warren Johnson - NHRA/IHRA Pro Stock World Champion and racing inventor
Jim Whitener- Local Motorcycle pioneer and racer
Blake Wiggins- Pioneer Quick 8 and PRO MOD racer
Garley Daniels - NHRA World Champion - Comp, Modified and Super Stock standout
Melvin Yow- Pioneer A/FX and Pro Stock drag racer
- Life Time Achievement Award
Satch Gragg- Former drag racer and IHRA official. Board member of the NCDRHoF and ambassador to drag racing
- Jim & Dora Turner Memorial Award
Bill & Sheila Blair- Long time Drag and Stock racing participants and promoters. Bill is a NCDRHoF Board member and dad was NASCAR pioneer.
So, make your plans to be a part of this great coming NCDRHoF event FEBRUARY 13-14, 2026

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

10/22/2025

Being honored for their significant impact to the sport of drag racing in North Carolina...Please help me congratulate the 2026 North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame Inductees!
Remember the date Saturday, February 14, 2026

05/25/2025

It's with great sadness to report the passing of legendary one and only "Silver Dollar" Larry Waller "Mr. Thunder Lungs" of the PA. Larry O' was a true lover the sport of drag racing and it's racers. He extremely proud to become a part of the 2021 North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame. He'll be truly missed at this year's Stick Shift National, but his memory and sayings will always be in our hearts of him. "Finger licking Pro Mod..."If you snooze you lose to if you creep you'll weep as the Big Red Eye will shine a upon your body. R.I.P. my friend !

02/15/2025

Don't forget the North Carolina Hall of Fame ceremonies today at 1 PM at the 22nd Annual Shriners Hot Rod & Drag racing EXPO in Greensboro, NC at the Greensboro Complex. Hope to see you there.

02/11/2025

Your class of 2025 North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame Inductees...Alfred Williams, Tommy Grove, Burwell Kendrick, Steve Gibbs, Tommy & Nell Moton and Rico Garner.
Meet and Greet/Autograph session at 12 noon with Hall of Fame ceremonies at 1 PM this Saturday, February 15th, at the Shriners Hot Rod & Drag Racing EXPO Greensboro Complex Greensboro, NC.

02/07/2025

Your 2025 North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame inductees for next weekends Shriners Drag Racing & Hot Rod Expo at the Greensboro Complex. The Hall of Fame Inductions will be Saturday. February 15th, at 1 PM. There will be a meet and great autograph session starting at 12 noon before the ceremonies. Make your plans to attend.