Hall of Fame crew chiefs, mechanics and engine builders

Chad Knaus becomes the latest crew chief to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as he joins the class of 2024.

See all nine Hall of Fame crew chiefs, engine builders and mechanics.

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Dale Inman

Year inducted: Class of 2012

Bio: Known for his time as the crew chief for 'The King,' Richard Petty, Dale Inman revolutionized the role. In his time, Inman set records for most wins (193) and championships (8) by a crew chief.

Leonard Wood

Year inducted: Class of 2013

Bio: The Wood Brothers race team is a staple of NASCAR history, and in some cases, Leonard Wood was at the forefront. Wood is credited with reinventing how teams accomplished pit stops as well as being an engine builder and mechanic on cars prepared for numerous Hall of Famers.

Maurice Petty

Year inducted: Class of 2014

Bio: Maurice Petty, the chief engine builder at Petty Enterprises, was behind the scenes for most of his brother Richard Petty's 200 wins. After a brief driving career with 26 premier series starts, Petty found his stride as one of the top engine builders in our sport.

Wendell Scott

Year inducted: Class of 2015

Bio: A pioneer and trailblazer in our sport, Wendell Scott was the first African-American driver to compete full-time in NASCAR's premier division. Scott was also known for being a master mechanic, having honed his skills serving the country in the Army during World War II. You could often see "Mechanic: Me" written on his racecars.

Ray Evernham

Year inducted: Class of 2018

Bio: Guiding Jeff Gordon to three championships in four seasons, Ray Evernham was the crew chief for the No. 24's season-leading 49 wins throughout the 1990s. Under his direction, the 'Rainbow Warriors' would revolutionize how teams completed pit stops during the 2001 season.

Robert Yates

Year inducted: Class of 2018

Bio: The man behind Ford engine power today, Robert Yates cut his teeth by providing the power for hall of famers like Davey Allison and Cale Yarborough. His legacy continues through his son, Doug, as the Yates name continues to power today's Cup Series cars.

Waddell Wilson

Year inducted: Class of 2020

Bio: A dual-threat crew chief and engine builder, Waddell Wilson helped some of the biggest names win some of the biggest races. Wilson built the first engine to help a premier series driver break 200 MPH when Benny Parsons turned a 200.176 MPH qualifying lap at Talladega. As a crew chief, Wilson led his drivers to 22 wins and 32 poles.

Kirk Shelmerdine

Year inducted: Class of 2023

Bio: A champion crew chief, no one can match the quick rise of success that Kirk Shelmerdine experienced. Shelmerdine won a total of four premier series championships as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt in the No. 3. Over his 16-year crew chief career with Earnhardt, Rudd, James Hylton and Richard Childress, he won 46 races and posted top-10 finishes in more than half his starts.

Chad Knaus

Year inducted: Class of 2024

Bio: Perhaps the greatest crew chief of the modern era, Chad Knaus is a seven-time Cup Series champion with driver Jimmie Johnson, including five in a row. Today, Knaus serves as the Vice President of Competition at Hendrick Motorsports, where he continues to spearhead innovation with projects such as Garage 56.