Allison, Waltrip among nominees for Hall of Fame

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. Former drivers Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip are two of the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class.

NASCAR released the two names Tuesday ahead of the announcement of all nominees Thursday night.

The first class will consist of five members. They'll be inducted in conjunction with the opening of the Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte next May.

Allison and Waltrip were longtime rivals and are tied for third with 84 victories in NASCAR's top series. Waltrip won three Cup championships and Allison one.

A 21-member nominating committee selected the nominees from NASCAR drivers, owners and promoters.

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[jrose7004]

Two guys that deserve the honor!

 

[geekinavette]

I always got SUCH a kick out of DW's antics....be it interviewing, commentating, tv commercials...etc. That dood cracks me up!

 

[ARKvette02]

Darrell probably went 5 year longer then he should have before retirement. I think his last 5 were embarrassing to his career. (No disrespect!!)

 

[vett boy]

Well I hate to go against the grain but I can't stand DW .

 

[jrose7004]

At the ceremony do you think he'll say "Boogity Boogity Boogity boys, let's go inductin"!

 

[vett boy]

I'd much rather see Allison get in.Matter of fact I'd rather Kyle Bush gets in before DW.There I said it and I'm glade

 

[jrose7004]

Bobby Allison was always my NASCAR hero! I should have introduced myself to him at Talladega when he owned the 12 with Hut Stricklin driving. I had a pit pass and he was just sitting there and I walked right by!