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Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie have joined the NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee ballot for the first time. The nominees for the class of 2026 were announced Monday. Busch and LaJoie are the new names on th…
Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie have been nominated for the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the first time in 2026. Both are on the Modern Era Ballot, with impressive racing careers in the NASCAR national series. Busch is a former Cup Series champion and Daytona 500 winner, while LaJoie boasts two Xfinity Series championships. Other notable nominees on the ballot include Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, and Randy Dorton. Two individuals will be chosen from the Modern Era Ballot for induction into the Hall of Fame, along with one from the Pioneer Ballot. Some of the Pioneer Ballot nominees are Jake Elder, Ray Hendrick, Banjo Matthews, Larry Phillips, and Bob Welborn. Additionally, the Landmark Award will recognize a significant contributor to stock car racing, with nominees such as Alvin Hawkins, Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Les Richter, and Humpy Wheeler.
