Online voting open for Talladega Walk of Fame

TALLADEGA, Ala -- Online voting for the 2009 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame is currently under way. On Oct. 31, two new names will be added to the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame -- which two drivers will receive this honor, however, is something the fans will have to decide.

The Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame located in the Davey Allison Memorial Park in downtown Talladega is both a focal point saluting NASCAR's greatest names and a tribute to one of racing's brightest stars. Developed in 1994, the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame has inducted one active driver and up to two inactive drivers since 1995 based on the fans' vote chosen from a ballot of nominees selected by strict guidelines.

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2009 Walk of Fame

Active Nominees

Greg Biffle		Jimmie Johnson
Jeff Burton		Kasey Kahne
Kurt Busch		Ryan Newman
Kyle Busch		Elliott Sadler
Carl Edwards		Morgan Shepherd
Robby Gordon		Michael Waltrip
Denny Hamlin

Inactive Nominees

Jim Paschal		Jack Smith
Bill Rexford		Speedy Thompson

Fans may vote for their driver of choice through July 15 by visiting www.talladegawalk.com. Voting is limited to one vote per day. Active driver nominees for 2009 include: Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Robby Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, Morgan Shepherd and Michael Waltrip.

Inactive driver nominees for 2009 include: Jim Paschal, Bill Rexford, Jack Smith and Speedy Thompson.

Past active driver inductees have included Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ernie Irvan, Dale Jarrett, Bill Elliott, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Bobby Hamilton, Ricky Rudd, Mark Martin, Kyle Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth and Bobby Labonte. Richard Petty and Benny Parsons were the first inactive drivers to be inducted, later joined by Alan Kulwicki, Cale Yarborough, Ned Jarrett, Buddy Baker, David Pearson, Junior Johnson, Harry Gant, Lee Petty, Tim Flock, Fireball Roberts, Buck Baker, Joe Weatherly, Red Byron, Bobby Isaac, Fred Lorenzen, Fonty Flock, Herb Thomas, Rusty Wallace, Terry Labonte and Rex White.

The first inductees -- Alabama Gang drivers Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Red Farmer and Neil Bonnett -- were inducted by decree of the board.

In the park, Davey Allison is remembered with a large marble monument, while drivers inducted into the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame have bronze plaques placed around the park, accessible by walkways that form the shape of Talladega Superspeedway. For additional information, visit www.talladegawalk.com.

In 2009, Talladega Superspeedway proudly celebrates 40 years in NASCAR. Race fans should make plans now to experience part of Talladega's history in 2009 during the triple-header weekend April 24-26, featuring the ARCA Re/Max Series, the Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series.

For tickets, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA. For our hearing impaired guests, please call TDD 1-866-ISC-TRAK (1-866-472-8725). Tickets also are available in person by visiting the Talladega Superspeedway ticket office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time Monday through Friday.