2027 Hall of Fame Class Overview
NASCAR announced on Tuesday that its 2027 Hall of Fame class will be celebrated on January 22, 2027, in a ceremony that will bring together the sport’s most influential figures.
Kevin Harvick, a first‑ballot inductee, enters the hall with a record 60 NASCAR Cup Series victories and the 2014 championship, achievements that include wins at the Daytona 500, the Coca‑Cola 600 and the Brickyard 400.
Jeff Burton, who amassed 21 Cup Series wins and 27 Xfinity Series triumphs, is being recognized not only for his on‑track success but also for his vocal advocacy for driver safety after the early‑2000s tragedies that claimed several competitors.
Larry Phillips, a short‑track legend, joins the class after compiling more than 2,000 career victories and five NASCAR Weekly Series national championships, a testament to his dominance on the grassroots circuits that form the backbone of the sport.
Lesa France Kennedy, who will receive the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR, has overseen major facility upgrades such as Daytona Rising, the redevelopment of Phoenix Raceway and the construction of Kansas Speedway, shaping the modern landscape of NASCAR venues.
The ceremony on January 22, 2027, promises to blend celebration of championship excellence, grassroots heritage and visionary leadership, underscoring the sport’s evolving narrative as it looks toward the next decade.