The NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel will gather on Tuesday afternoon to determine the 2027 class of inductees, a decision that carries weight for fans, drivers and the sport’s historians.
The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where a small group of selectors will cast their ballots.
The ballot includes two spots reserved for Modern Era drivers, one nomination from the Pioneer Ballot and a single Landmark Award, which honors contributors outside of competition.
A Legacy at Stake
Among the names on the shortlist are Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Randy LaJoie, Jack Sprague and the late Neil Bonnett, each of whom left a distinct imprint on NASCAR’s history.
Biffle, a two‑time O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion and 2000 Craftsman Truck Series titleholder, won 19 races in the iconic No. 16 before being named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers.
Harvick, the 2014 Cup Series champion, sits among the all‑time leaders with 60 Cup victories and eight Crown Jewel wins that include the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, Southern 500 and Coca‑Cola 600.
Burton, a veteran with 21 Cup wins and three Crown Jewel triumphs, also earned 27 victories in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and earned a place on the 75 Greatest Drivers list.
LaJoie, who captured 15 Cup races and back‑to‑back O'Reilly Auto Parts championships in 1996 and 1997, is remembered for his steady climb through the sport’s lower divisions.
Sprague’s three Craftsman Truck Series championships in 1997, 1999 and 2001 and his 28 race wins cemented his status as a truck‑series titan.
Bonnett, a driver whose 18 Cup victories included back‑to‑back Coca‑Cola 600 wins, met a tragic end in a 1994 practice crash, a loss that still haunts the sport.
Remembering the Pioneers
The Pioneer Ballot celebrates figures from NASCAR’s earlier eras, ensuring that architects of the sport’s growth receive recognition alongside modern stars.
The Landmark Award, meanwhile, shines a light on crew members, executives and innovators whose behind‑the‑scenes work helped shape the series into a cultural phenomenon.
When the winners are finally announced at 4:00 p.m. ET, they will be celebrated at the Hall of Fame Ceremony, an event that will precede the 2027 Daytona 500 and add another chapter to the sport’s storied narrative.