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2017 Hall of Fame induction

By | Published: January 20, 2017 45

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BACK TO GALLERIES

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2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Richard Childress and Rick Hendrick attend a welcome dinner on Thursday.

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Smiles and handshakes for 2017 inductee Mark Martin and Wood Brothers Racing team owner Leonard Wood.

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Mark Martin is getting inducted into the Hall of Fame ... but first, let him take a selfie.

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Lots of laughs for Rick Hendrick and Junior Johnson.

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NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton chats with Hall of Fame inductee Richard Childress.

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Couple of Hall of Famers right there.

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Mark Martin is part of the 2017 class, while Leonard Wood was inducted into to the Hall of Fame in 2013.

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Inductee Richard Childress walks the red carpet with his wife, Judy, prior to the ceremony.

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Rick Hendrick and his wife, Linda, make their entrance into the ceremony.

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Mark Martin poses with wife, Arlene, on the red carpet.

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NASCAR Chairman & CEO Brian France puts the iconic blue blazer on Rick Hendrick.

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Mark Martin's jacket looks like a perfect fit.

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Your turn, Richard Childress.

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Former Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon shares a laugh with Rick Hendrick.

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Smile big, Mark Martin.

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Jackets.

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Richard Childress takes a photo in his new -- and very special -- blue blazer.

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Rick Hendrick looks like he enjoys the new Hall of Fame jacket.

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Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Mark Martin and the late Benny Parsons and Raymond Parks, are the 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees.

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Richard Childress addresses the crowd after being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Richard Childress was introduced by his wife, Judy, and grandchildren Austin and Ty Dillon.

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Rick Hendrick's wife, Linda, presented her husband with his NASCAR Hall of Fame ring.

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Rick Hendrick gives a heartfelt speech after being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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2016 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and former Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon introduced 'Mr. H.'

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Mark Martin concludes the evening.

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Mark Martin was introduced by former teammate Matt Kenseth and team owner Jack Roush.

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What a group; all members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame stand on stage after the ceremony.

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Mark Martin chats with his former boss Jack Roush.

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The late H. Clay Earles, founder and chairman of the board of Martinsville Speedway was honored with the Landmark Award at the Hall of Fame.

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H. Clay Earles' family stands beside his award.

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Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell, who is the grandson of H. Clay Earles, talks with NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley.

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Violet Parks, widow of Raymond Parks, accepts his Hall of Fame jacket.

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Dale Jarrett signs autographs for a fan at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Richard Petty shares a smile with a young NASCAR fan.

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Keith and Kevin Parsons, sons of the late Benny Parsons, accept the Hall of Fame jacket in honor of their father.

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Rick Hendrick and Richard Childress watch the Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Jimmie Johnson (sporting quite the beard) and Jeff Gordon introduce Rick Hendrick.

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Kyle Petty stands on stage with Patricia DePottey, granddaughter of Raymond Parks, as she accepts his Hall of Fame ring.

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Chase Elliott, future Hall of Famer?

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Brad Keselowski gives a warm introduction to Benny Parsons.

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That's certainly a Hall of Fame smile.

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Broadcaster Krista Voda talks with Terri Parsons, widow of Benny Parsons.

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The King (and also a Hall of Famer).

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Look at those slick blazers.