Wood, Childress Amongst Nominees for NASCAR Corridor of Renown
Ahead of tonight'. announcement of the nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class, NASCAR has revealed that Glen Wood and Richard Childress are among the group. Wood was . pioneer of the modern-day pit stop, and Childress shares the record of 11 owner championships in NASCAR'. three national series.
Lee Petty, the first driver to win three Sprint Cup championships, and Cale Yarborough, the first to win three consecutive championships, have also been announced as nominees..
The 25 names were determined by ..21-member committee that includes NASCAR officials and owners of the major speedways. The list not only includes drivers, but owners and promoters who helped build the sport as well..
The hall is tentatively scheduled to open May 11,.2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the first class of five inductees will be honored there when it opens..
Ken Squier will be hosting the special on Speed TV at 8….., and fans will have . chance to cast their vote after the show on NASCAR'. official site..
