Just in time for summer vacation,
the NASCAR Hall of Fame has hundreds of new high octane reasons to visit.
Beginning June 17, the venue will welcome two new exhibits including “From the
Garage: Street Rides of NASCAR Stars” in the Great Hall along with a revamped
Heritage Speedway on the fourth floor.
“From the Garage: Street Rides of
NASCAR Stars” puts you in the driver’s seat of the hot wheels that the sport’s
icons drive every day. For 38 weeks a year, these top contenders in NASCAR’s
premier series battle it out in high powered race cars designed and built by
top engineers to perform at maximum velocity. While these impressive machines
propel drivers to victory, what do these stars choose to drive when they’re not
on the track? “From the Garage” explores what some of the sport’s most
well-known names have tucked behind their garage doors and what drew them to
each of these one-of-a-kind vehicles. The full lineup includes:
- Clint Bowyer:
2007 Harley Davidson Jack Daniels-Themed “Bobber” Motorcycle
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 2001 CS-R Corvette Rolex 24 at Daytona Tribute
- Joey Logano: “Rat Rod” Pickup Truck
- Darrell Waltrip: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30
- Greg Biffle: 2005 Ford GT
- Ray Evernham: 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Dan Gurney Special
- David Ragan: 1960 Ford Fairlane Mayberry Police Car
- Mike Helton: 2005 London Taxi Company TXII
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 2001 CS-R Corvette Rolex 24 at Daytona Tribute
- Joey Logano: “Rat Rod” Pickup Truck
- Darrell Waltrip: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30
- Greg Biffle: 2005 Ford GT
- Ray Evernham: 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Dan Gurney Special
- David Ragan: 1960 Ford Fairlane Mayberry Police Car
- Mike Helton: 2005 London Taxi Company TXII
Meanwhile, the brand new Heritage
Speedway will add more than 200 artifacts that walk you through NASCAR’s
storied past decade by decade. From dirt and asphalt short tracks to
superspeedways across the nation, drivers have showcased their talents over the
course of seven eras of motorsports. In this exhibit, guests will find iconic
moments illustrated through artifacts that capture the personality of the
legends who paved the way for today’s drivers along with unexpected memorabilia
and relics that pay homage to the sport’s deep-seated roots. Items range from
Bobby Allison’s 1988 uniform that he wore at the Daytona 500 when he beat his
son Davey to Dale Earnhardt’s money bag from his spectacular come-from-behind
win in 2000 at the Winston 500 in Talladega.
“Both of these exhibits provide new
perspectives and continue our promise to regularly update and refresh exhibits
as we celebrate our fifth anniversary,” says NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive
Director Winston Kelley. “We’re excited to welcome hundreds of new artifacts
that give fans unprecedented and exclusive access to the memorable moments and
celebrated personalities of NASCAR. I think guests will walk away learning lots
of new things they never knew about the sport and their favorite drivers after
exploring these two exhibits.”
“From the Garage”
will be on display through the end of the year, while Heritage Speedway is a
revamp of a permanent exhibit (the first time in five years this area has
received all new artifacts). Tickets to the NASCAR Hall of Fame can be
purchased by calling (877) 231-2010 or at nascarhall.com. Admission is
$19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and military, $12.95 for children 5-12
and free for children younger than 5. Memberships are available starting at
$125. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Updates are
available at facebook.com/nascarhall or by following @NASCARHall on
Twitter.
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