Scenes from 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch addresses the media after his induction Friday in Charlotte. 

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Harry Gant speaks onstage to the media after his induction Friday at the Charlotte Convention Center. 

During his Hall of Fame induction speech, Kurt Busch looked back at his entire career, including his 2004 championship and 2017 Daytona 500 win. 

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch speaks onstage during his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction speech Friday in Charlotte.

Brothers Kurt Busch (L) and Kyle Busch (R) pose onstage during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony with Kurt's ring. 

Kyle Busch speaks onstage Friday evening in Charlotte, introducing his brother, Kurt, into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 

Coined "Mr. September," 2026 NASCAR Hall of Famer Harry Gant is most known for his four-race winning streak in September 1991. 

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Harry Gant speaks onstage during his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction speech Friday in Charlotte. 

Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, speaks onstage during the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte.

Deb Williams, the 2026 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, accepts her honors during Friday's Hall of Fame ceremony in Charlotte. 

Ronnie Hendrick, the son of 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Ray Hendrick, accepts his father's honors during Friday's induction in Charlotte.

Ronnie Hendrick, the son of Ray Hendrick, speaks on behalf of his late father during Friday's NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Charlotte. Ray Hendrick is known for his excellence in NASCAR's modified ranks. 

A general view of the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 

A wide view of the Charlotte Convention Center ballroom as Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick are inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2026. 

Kyle Petty hosts Fireside Chats before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte. 

Andy Petree, former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief, speaks onstage during the Fireside Chats before the NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony Friday evening in Charlotte. 

Rick Mast, former NASCAR driver, speaks during the Fireside Chats on Friday during the Hall of Fame dinner in Charlotte.

2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Harry Gant speaks during the Fireside Chats before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham speaks onstage during Fireside Chats before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Uptown Charlotte. 

Monster Energy executive Mitch Covington speaks onstage during Fireside Chats ahead of the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Tom Busch, father of Kurt Busch, speaks onstage during Fireside Chats on Friday before the NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony in Charlotte.

2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch speaks onstage during Fireside Chats before getting inducted Friday evening. 

2026 Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch shakes hands with Kyle Petty before his Fireside Chats segment Friday evening in Charlotte.

2026 Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch poses on the red carpet before Friday's ceremony in Charlotte. 

Kyle Busch (L) poses with his brother and 2026 Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch (R) Friday on the red carpet.

Kurt Busch poses with his family on the NASCAR Hall of Fame red carpet ahead of Friday's induction ceremony in Charlotte.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch poses with his wife, Samantha, Friday at the Hall of Fame before his brother Kurt's induction.

2026 Hall of Fame inductee Harry Gant poses on the red carpet before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte.

Harry Gant poses with his family on the red carpet before getting inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday in Charlotte.

The family of 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Ray Hendrick pose on the red carpet before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte.

The family of Humpy Wheeler, the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR, poses on the red carpet before the Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte.

Longtime motorsports reporter Deb Williams, the recipient of the 2026 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, poses on the red carpet before Friday's induction ceremony in Charlotte.

2025 NASCAR Hall of Famer Carl Edwards and son, Michael, pose for photos on the red carpet Friday ahead of the 2026 induction ceremony.

2025 NASCAR Hall of Famer Ricky Rudd and wife, Linda, pose on the red carpet before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte and his wife, Kristin Labonte, pose on the red carpet before the NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony in Charlotte. 

2018 NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham and wife, Erin, pose for photos on the red carpet before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday in Charlotte.

Kyle Petty (L) poses on the red carpet before the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Charlotte. 

Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, speaks ahead of Friday's NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Charlotte.

Deb Williams, recipient of the 2026 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, admires her exhibit in the Hall of Fame Friday in Charlotte. 

Veteran motorsports reporter Deb Williams, the 2026 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, speaks during a ceremony Friday afternoon at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The familiy of Humpy Wheeler poses for a photo Friday afternoon in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 

The family of Humpy Wheeler, recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR, admires his exhibit Friday in the Hall of Fame. Wheeler, who passed away in 2025, was the longtime vice president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The blue jackets of Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick sit onstage Thursday afternoon at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte.

2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Kurt Busch, grandsons of Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant pose with fellow Hall of Famers during the Blue Jacket Ceremony.

2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Kurt Busch (L), grandsons of Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant (R) pose for photos during the Blue Jacket Ceremony.

2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch poses for photos in his blue jacket during the Blue Jacket Ceremony.

2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Harry Gant poses for photos in his blue jacket during the Blue Jacket Ceremony.

Harry Gant (R) and wife Peggy (L) pose for photos during the Blue Jacket Ceremony.

Kurt Busch, his parents and a guest pose for photos during the Blue Jacket Ceremony.

Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Winston Kelley, speaks during the Blue Jacket Ceremony.

NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell (R) presents 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Harry Gant (L) with his blue jacket.

NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell (R) presents 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch (L) with his blue jacket.

A close up of the NASCAR Hall of Fame blue jacket for the Class of 2026.

A general view of three NASCAR Hall of Fame blue jackets for Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and family of Ray Hendrick.