NASCAR 75: No. 40 in a series of 75 stories that helped define the first three quarters of a century of NASCAR.
The fourth and fifth honorees were Johnson and France Jr.
And Pearson, the second winningest driver in NASCAR Cup history with 105 wins to go with three Cup Championships in an era dominated by Richard Petty, was left disappointed and to wait until the following year for his induction.Robert AlexanderJohnson found success both as a driver and a team owner and, perhaps as important, as a cultural figure representing the sport. One of his many sponsors over the years classified as an American icon.
To many, France Jr. was the surprise choice in the first class. There is no question he was worthy of selection, but some thought several accomplished drivers were better fits for the first class. France Jr. took the sport his father had organized and turned it into a behemoth, expanding its Southeastern roots, attracting more notice from television and building support from Fortune 500 companies.
The first five hall members were selected from a list of 25 nominees. Voting was by NASCAR officials, industry representatives, track officials and news media members.This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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