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Johnson, Knaus, and Donnie Allison officially join NASCAR Hall of Fame
“The ceremony started by honoring Janet Guthrie with the Landmark Award for her significant contributions to NASCAR. Guthrie made history as the first woman to compete in a NASCAR superspeedway race, finishing 15th in the 1976 World 600. She also became the first woman to qualify for the Daytona 500, finishing 12th in 1977. Despite not being able to attend in person, she expressed her gratitude through a video message, thanking NASCAR and her supporters. Donnie Allison, a member of the Alabama Gang, was inducted into the Hall of Fame and gave a lengthy speech reflecting on his successful career and acknowledging the France family for their contributions to the racing world. Chad Knaus, known for leading Jimmie Johnson to seven Cup Series titles, was also honored during the event.”
