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Harvick, Burton Inducted; Fans Decry Biffle Omission

5/21/2026

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Harvick Inducted

The NASCAR Hall of Fame named Kevin Harvick (92% Modern Era vote) and Jeff Burton (32% ballot) as 2027 inductees, with the ceremony set for Jan 22, 2027 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Greg Biffle was left out despite winning the fan vote (April 14–May 17) and placing fifth in the panel vote.
Fans called the omission a “disgraceful” travesty, noting Biffle’s December 2025 crash and criticizing the Hall’s fixed-class size.

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Kennedy Wins Landmark

Lesa France Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice chair, earned the 2027 Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions.
The award cited her work on Kansas Speedway and Phoenix Raceway.
The Hall of Fame voting panel met at the Charlotte Convention Center and included officials, owners, media, manufacturers, competitors, industry leaders, a fan vote and champion Kyle Larson.
PricewaterhouseCoopers tabulated the 50 votes that chose the Hall of Fame class and Landmark Award nominees.

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Harvick Joins FOX

Kevin Harvick joined FOX Sports as analyst after retiring in 2023 and became a car owner, racetrack partner and series owner.
Rodney Childers posted an X tribute praising their 11-year partnership and 37 Cup wins while Tony Stewart called Harvick the most well-rounded NASCAR figure.
Larry Phillips earned five Weekly Series national titles, seven regional crowns and 13 track championships, winning 220 of 289 starts from 1989-1996.

History

Historical Context

Since its first class in 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame has limited each year to three inductees—two Modern Era and one Pioneer—resulting in 67 honorees by the 2025 class, including 51 drivers. The 2027 selection adds Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton, while Lesa France Kennedy receives the Landmark Award and former driver Kyle Larson serves on the voting panel.

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Harvick Inducted

The NASCAR Hall of Fame named Kevin Harvick (92% Modern Era vote) and Jeff Burton (32% ballot) as 2027 inductees, with the ceremony set for Jan 22, 2027 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Greg Biffle was left out despite winning the fan vote (April 14–May 17) and placing fifth in the panel vote.
Fans called the omission a “disgraceful” travesty, noting Biffle’s December 2025 crash and criticizing the Hall’s fixed-class size.

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