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  Jayski's® Silly Season Site - Halls of Fame/Museum
Motorsports HOF to move: The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is planning to leave its Novi, MI home and the board of directors is expected to announce the new location on Dec. 15.
Benny to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame: NASCAR champion Benny Parsons and Indianapolis 500 winner Tom Sneva, two of the most popular drivers in American motor sports, will be among a group of nine racing personalities inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on Thursday [August 18th] in Detroit.
The Greater Charlotte Sports Hall of Fame was established in the fall of 2003 as an entity to recognize and honor outstanding sports figures from the Charlotte region and to create greater public awareness of the area's rich sports history and heritage.(carolinanewswire.com)(4-15-2005)
www.jayski.com /pages/hallsfame.htm   (9009 words)

  
 Jayski's® Silly Season Site - Halls of Fame/Museum - Past News
The Greater Charlotte Sports Hall of Fame was established in the fall of 2003 to recognize and honor outstanding sports figures from the Charlotte region and to create greater public awareness of the area's rich sports history and heritage.
The Greater Charlotte Sports Hall of Fame was established last fall as an entity to recognize and honor outstanding sports figures from the Charlotte region and to create greater public awareness of the area's rich sports history and heritage.
Hall of Fame Class of '03: The International Motorsports Hall of Fame [at Talladega] Class of 2003 consists of three builders and two racers.
www.jayski.com /pages/hallsfame04.htm   (18840 words)

  
 International Motorsports Hall of Fame
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum complex includes over 100 vehicles valued well into the millions of dollars.
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is located between Birmingham and Atlanta, just north of Talladega, Alabama.
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is located on Speedway Boulevard just off I-20 and lies adjacent to the Talladega Superspeedway, "the World's Fastest Superspeedway." Take exit 168 eastbound on I-20, or exit 173 westbound and follow the signs.
www.classiccar.com /museums/imhf.php   (313 words)

  
 Alabama Archives: Motorsports Hall of Fame
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame was founded to preserve the history of motor sports on a worldwide basis, and to enshrine forever the people who have been responsible for its growth.
Most of the cars at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum Complex were built with longer runs in mind.
On December 13, 1993, as part of the Induction Enshrining Ceremonies, at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum Complex in Talledega, the brand new Mark III Pavillion was opened to the public during a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by the UNOCAL 76 Gas Pump permanent exhibit unveiling.
www.archives.state.al.us /motor/detailed.html   (1822 words)

  
 ThatsRacin.com | 04/28/2006 | Earnhardt enters International Motorsports Hall of Fame
The seven-time NASCAR champion, who died in a crash during the 2001 Daytona 500, was inducted Thursday night into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
There was never any doubt that The Intimidator would be a part of the Hall of Fame as soon as the five-year waiting period was up, and he was finally inducted Thursday night with the appropriate fanfare, in front of family, friends, competitors and fans.
The Hall of Fame class of 2006 also included longtime NASCAR team owner Jack Roush, Winston Cup and Busch Series star Harry Gant, Janet Guthrie, the first woman to drive in the Indianapolis 500 and the most successful woman in NASCAR's history, and Charlotte track president and promoter extraordinary H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler.
www.mercurynews.com /mld/mercurynews/sports/motorsports/14451614.htm   (316 words)

  
 NHRA News: Muldowney named to International Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2004 (11/03/2003)
Motorsports icon Shirley Muldowney, the first Top Fuel driver in NHRA history to win multiple championships, leads the list of inductees into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame's 2004 class.
The five-member class brings the number of inductees into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame to 106 members.
In 1977, Muldowney made motorsports history, becoming the first female driver to win a major motorsports championship, winning three races en route to the 1977 NHRA Top Fuel championship.
www.nhra.com /2003/news/november/110301.html   (599 words)

  
 DAYTONA 500   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In 1994, Lund was inducted in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega, Ala.
Yarborough was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1993, the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Court of Legends at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1996.
Allison was inducted into International Motorsports Hall of Fame and National Motorsports Press Association’s Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Eastern Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame in 1994.
www.angelfire.com /tn/daytona   (6924 words)

  
 International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum, Talladega
International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum, Talladega
Talladega - International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum, Alabama
The Hall of Fame and Museum are a five building complex with over 100 racing vehicles, race-related memorabilia and a research library.
www.planetware.com /talladega/international-motorsports-hall-of-fame-and-museum-us-al-002.htm   (71 words)

  
 Motorsports Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Eligibility for induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame is extended to any person who has driven, piloted, owned, designed, built, supported, maintained, prepared or promoted motorized vehicles in pursuit of speed, distance or other records.
An inductee must have been retired for at least three years or must have been engaged at the top level of his or her area of motorsports for at least 20 years.
Inductees are characterized by their desire to win, mastery of their field and the courage to innovate.
www.mshf.com /hof/hofhp.htm   (154 words)

  
 Top 10 Race Car Drivers for the 20th Century and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
In a formal affair hosted by the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum, they, their families and the world will have learned the true meaning of the Hall's creation.
The induction of the first class in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the ribbon cutting for the building which became its home represent the fruits of a seed idea which was planted more than 25 years ago.
During her tenure an unsuccessful attempt was made to secure passage of a state bond issue to finance construction of the first phase of the facility.
www.racelinecentral.com /top10drivers.html   (1177 words)

  
 NHRA News: Parks inducted into International Motorsports Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The inductees were selected from a final ballot of the top 12 nominations on the preliminary nominating list of 151 names submitted by a 124-member voting committee consisting of worldwide motorsports media.
A nominee had to receive 50 percent of the total number of votes to be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame.
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization operated by the state of Alabama and is sponsored by Unocal, the world's largest manufacturer of racing gasoline.
www.nhra.com /50th/news?story=232   (229 words)

  
 Alabama Archives: Motorsports Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Opened in April, 1983, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of motorsports.
Since the modern facility opened, on 35 acres of land next to Talledega Superspeedway, half a dozen different Halls of Fame have become a part of the complex.
Halls of Fame on display include the Alabama Sports Writers Hall of Fame, the ARCA Hall of National Champions, the Western Auto Mechanics Hall of Fame, the Quarter Midgets of America Hall of Fame, the World Karting Hall of Fame, and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
www.archives.state.al.us /motor/front.html   (176 words)

  
 NASCAR.COM - Alabama drops out of running for Hall of Fame - Mar 24, 2005
Alabama had proposed building the NASCAR hall between Birmingham and Talladega, which is about 40 miles east of Alabama's most populous city and home of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Talladega Superspeedway.
Others still in the running for the Hall of Fame are Charlotte, N.C.; Atlanta; Daytona Beach, Fla.; Kansas City, Kan.; and the states of Michigan and Virginia.
Alabama's bid was hurt when Hall of Fame driver Bobby Allison, a native of Hueytown in Birmingham's western suburbs, came out in support of locating the museum in the Charlotte area.
www.nascar.com /2005/news/headlines/official/03/24/hall.of.fame.ap/index.html   (352 words)

  
 Motorsports Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
At the same time he watched with growing concern as hot rodders began to race on the streets of Southern California, knowing it was only a matter of time before everything he and other serious rodders were working toward would be buried beneath an avalanche of public displeasure.
The SEMA Man of the Year in 1973, Parks was also enshrined in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega in 1992.
His ability to see coming trends in motorsports almost before they've broached the horizon line has helped keep the NHRA a viable and constantly growing organization.
www.mshf.com /hof/parks_wally.htm   (480 words)

  
 FREEMAN TO RETIRE AT MOTORSPORTS
            The Motorsports Hall of Fame is a state facility, created by the Alabama Legislature in 1976.
  It has expanded over the years and today is recognized as the premier Hall of Fame encompassing all forms of Motorsports.
            Each year individuals who have distinguished themselves in Motor Sports are selected by a panel of international racing media for induction into the Hall of Fame in the spring of each year.
www.al-ba.com /freeman_retire.html   (345 words)

  
 Dale Earnhardt Incorporated Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, AUTO ...
One of the last times Dale Earnhardt visited the International Motorsports Hall of Fame at Talladega Superspeedway, he was treated like royalty, like the god of stock car racing and king of the wicked-fast track at Talladega.
When Earnhardt walked into the IMHF facility in April 1999, he was greeted by the screams of hundreds of die-hard Earnhardt fans, most decked out in fl.
He was at the Hall of Fame that night to unveil a special Wrangler paint scheme for the upcoming all-star race.
cbs.sportsline.com /autoracing/story/9399284/rss   (1096 words)

  
 Full Time Team Owner - Dan Gurney
The team returned to CART as the factory Toyota team in 1996, but left again after the 1999 season when Goodyear withdrew from the series and Toyota ended their relationship with the team.
In 1990, Gurney was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall Of Fame.
He is also a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, the Sebring International Raceway Hall of Fame, and the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame.
mywebpage.netscape.com /Adachi4101/dan-gurney-full-time-team-owner.html   (191 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Motor Sports - Kulwicki among 18 Hall nominees - Saturday August 15, 1998 11:11 PM
"The diversity of the group is exceptional," said Don Naman, the director of the Hall of Fame located next to Talladega Superspeedway.
Five inductees will be selected in a vote by more than 170 motorsports media members, who also chose the 18 finalists from a list of 50.
The new Hall of Fame members will be announced on October 21 and inducted on April 22, 1999.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/news/1998/08/15/hallof_fame   (632 words)

  
 International Motorsports Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to auto racing either as a driver, owner, developer or engineer.
To be nominated, the person must be retired from their specialty in motorsports for at least five years.
They are voted on by a 150-member panel from the worldwide auto racing media.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/International_Motorsports_Hall_of_Fame   (151 words)

  
 FOX Sports - Chase for the Cup - Waltrip heads class of 2005 at International Motorsports Hall of Fame
It is quite a group," said Hall of Fame Executive Director Jim Freeman.
This ultra-successful quintet will be inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame on April 28, 2005.
Reservations for tickets to the fl-tie event are now being accepted at the Hall of Fame.
msn.foxsports.com /story/3152120   (468 words)

  
 International Motorsports Hall of Fame Visitors Guide - Talladega, Alabama
For an insightful history of making vehicles, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame provides just that and so much more.
Annually, worthy racecar drivers are inducted at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame with a commemoration for their outstanding behind-the-wheel performance - last years winners include NASCAR winner Jeff Gordon.
The ever-growing International Motorsports Hall of Fame welcomes those interested in experiencing racing history.
www.escapetothesoutheast.com /AL-ATT-Motorsports.asp   (133 words)

  
 VC Tech - The Automotive School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum was founded to preserve the history of motor sports on a worldwide basis, and to enshrine forever the people who have been responsible for its growth.
Opened in 1983, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame was the dream of NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr., who was a major force in launching both the Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.
A Hall of Fame Commission established by Alabama Governor George Wallace and chaired by State Senator Gerald Dial guided the project.
www.vctechnical.com /files/newsdetail.cfm?id=4   (279 words)

  
 Motorsports Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
International Motorsports Hall of Fame - autoracers from around the world
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America - United States
SCCA Hall of Fame - Sports Car Club of America, United States
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Motorsports_Hall_of_Fame   (147 words)

  
 Motorsports Hall of Fame honors Woody - Tuesday, 03/29/05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Motorsports Hall of Fame honors Woody - Tuesday, 03/29/05
Staff writer Larry Woody of The Tennessean is the 2005 recipient of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame's Henry T. McLemore Award, which recognizes outstanding motorsports journalism.
Woody will be honored during ceremonies April 28 at the hall in Talladega, Ala., along with 2005 inductees Darrell Waltrip, Nigel Mansell, Chip Hanauer, Joe Amato and Bob Glidden.
tennessean.com /sports/motorsports/archives/05/03/67526576.shtml?...   (297 words)

  
 RACING MILESTONES » NEWS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Wheeler, often referred to as the P. Barnum of motorsports for his spectacular promotions at Lowe's Motor Speedway, said he was just proud to share the same stage with the other inductees and their families.
Guthrie, the first woman to qualify for both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500, said the induction was one of the proudest moments of her life.
The International Motorsports Hall of fame, located on the grounds of Talladega SuperSpeedwany, serves as home for many of the most famous race cars in history, as well as the members of the Hall of Fame.
www.racingmilestones.com /news/05022006_5.shtml   (444 words)

  
 Earnhardt heads 2006 Motorsports Hall of Fame class - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Earnhardt heads 2006 Motorsports Hall of Fame class
Earnhardt is joined by team owner Jack Roush, NASCAR ace Harry Gant, female racing pioneer Janet Guthrie and racing executive H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler in the class to be inducted April 27.
"This is one heck of a class for 2006," Jim Freeman, executive director of the Hall, said Wednesday.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/racing/s_390620.html   (350 words)

  
 DegaFan.com - Motorsports Hall of Fame Pictures - April & October 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
DegaFan.com - Motorsports Hall of Fame Pictures - April & October 2002
Talladega Pictures - International Motorsports Hall of Fame - April & October 2002
General shot of 1 room at the Hall of Fame.
degafan.com /pictures/hall-of-fame/april-october-2002   (55 words)

  
 DegaFan.com - Motorsports Hall of Fame Pictures - September 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
DegaFan.com - Motorsports Hall of Fame Pictures - September 2003
Talladega Pictures - International Motorsports Hall of Fame - September 2003
The rest of these are just general shots around the Hall of Fame, no commentary.
degafan.com /pictures/hall-of-fame/september-2003   (44 words)

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