The first Daytona 500 was a whole new ballgame. For drivers accustomed to short dirt tracks, Daytona International Speedway’s 2.5-mile layout and speeds topping 130 mph were unlike anything they had experienced. The massive speedway was intimidating, and for one driver, the lake inside the track presented an entirely different concern. #IconicMomentsIconicArtifacts

A great day on the course for an even greater cause. ⛳ This year's Putting for Purpose brought together the racing community to support the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation's scholarship program. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, sponsors and partners, we raised more than $50,000 to help create opportunities for the next generation! We were proud to welcome Hall of Famers Ron Hornaday Jr. and @Bobby_Labonte44 as well as Squier-Hall Award recipient Deb Williams for a day of friendly competition and giving back. A special thank-you to our sponsors and partners who helped make it all possible: @TeamHendrick Generations of Giving @thekhfoundation @Team_Penske Evernham Family Racing For A Reason @KauligRacing @NASCAR @RCRracing @ShutterBoothCLT @RFKracing @JoeGibbsRacing @gensler_design Rusty Wallace Foundation @tdjf & The Allmendinger family @_TaraLea and @AJDinger Thank you to everyone who showed up, chipped in and helped make a difference. Your support helps the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation continue investing in students and building brighter futures beyond the track!

It’s time for Fan Quiz Friday! 🏁 How well do you know NASCAR history? Test your knowledge with this week’s question and drop your answer in the comments.

Happy birthday to NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Farmer! A pioneer of short-track racing and a founding member of the Alabama Gang, Farmer built a remarkable career with more than 700 victories across multiple racing disciplines. He won the NASCAR Modified championship in 1956 and three consecutive NASCAR Late Model Sportsman championships from 1969 to 1971.

Every artifact tells a story. Celebrate 60 years of @Team_Penske through more than 50 artifacts spanning six decades of motorsports history. From championship-winning moments to the people and milestones that shaped the organization, each piece offers a closer look at the legacy of one of racing’s most successful teams. Explore the stories behind the objects in Team Penske: 60 Years at the NASCAR Hall of Fame: bit.ly/3LRUAru

Thank you to 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Burton for stopping by our Members table at Charlotte Motor Speedway this race weekend! We appreciate you taking the time to connect with our members and be part of the excitement.

On June 19, 1949, 33 drivers took to the track at Charlotte Speedway for NASCAR’s first Strictly Stock race, marking the beginning of the division that would eventually become today’s NASCAR Cup Series. Discover the story behind this historic race in our latest blog. Read more: bit.ly/4zuSrpi

#Throwback to 1986, when Dale Earnhardt made his mark at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Behind the wheel of the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, Earnhardt won both NASCAR Winston Cup Series races at Charlotte that season. On May 25, he captured the Coca-Cola 600, taking the lead late in the race to secure the victory. On Oct. 5, he returned to Victory Lane in the Oakwood Homes 500, completing a sweep of Charlotte’s two Cup Series points-paying races that year. Those victories were part of a championship-winning season for Earnhardt. He recorded five wins, 16 top-five finishes and 23 top-10 finishes across 29 races, securing his second consecutive NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship after winning his first with Richard Childress Racing in 1985.

Charlotte Race Weekend is here! 🏁 Let’s kick things off with a Fan Quiz to test your NASCAR history knowledge. Do you know the answer?

234 wins. Two NASCAR Cup Series championships. One lasting legacy. Kyle Busch’s 25-year NASCAR career includes: 🏆 63 NASCAR Cup Series victories 🏆 A record 102 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victories 🏆 69 Craftsman Truck Series victories 🏆 Two NASCAR Cup Series championships See the car and stories behind one of NASCAR’s most accomplished careers in Kyle Busch: Honoring A Legacy at the NASCAR Hall of Fame: bit.ly/4dt4Z81

A legacy that will live on. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is honoring the life of Kyle Busch with Kyle Busch: Honoring A Legacy. The exhibit features the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry Busch drove to his first NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2015, alongside stories that highlight his remarkable career, his competitive spirit and the impact he made on the sport through Kyle Busch Motorsports. Visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame to pay tribute to Kyle’s legacy on and off the track: nascarhall.com/explore/exhib…

Forever A Dad. #KyleBuschHonoringALegacy

Unveiling a champion today at the NASCAR Hall of Fame #ForeverRowdy

Happy birthday to NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott! “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville” built one of NASCAR’s most impressive careers, earning 44 Cup Series wins, 55 poles and the 1988 NASCAR Cup Series championship. In 1985, Elliott became the first driver to win the Winston Million after victories in the Daytona 500, Winston 500 and Southern 500.

Welcome to Race Weekend! 🏁 We’re open and ready to welcome you to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. As construction gets underway on our Space Optimization and Renovation project, guests will enter through a temporary entrance located off S. Caldwell Street. Look for directional signage around nearby garages and sidewalks to help guide you to the entrance. You can also scan posted QR codes for additional directions and visitor information. We’re excited to welcome you during this next chapter as we reimagine our space to elevate the guest experience, expand STEAM education opportunities and enhance our event spaces. Thank you for your patience as we work to make the NASCAR Hall of Fame even better. Learn more at nascarhall.com/renovations.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Putting for Purpose. We're proud to have brought together a community that cares about the children the NHOF Foundation is proud to serve. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out, showed their support and helped make this year’s event a success!

Harry Gant’s career was filled with milestones, from his four consecutive Cup Series wins in 1991 to his lasting impact on NASCAR. Discover his story in the Hall of Honor at the NASCAR Hall of Fame: bit.ly/4lwKR6n

60 years of @Team_Penske. Decades of speed, innovation and a legacy built by the people behind the team. On display in the Great Hall, @keselowski's 2012 championship car represents one of the many milestones that helped shape Team Penske’s storied history. See Keselowski’s championship-winning car and more than 50 artifacts in the Team Penske 60th Anniversary exhibit: bit.ly/3LY0T8C

Today, we honor NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill France Sr. Known as “Big Bill,” France was the driving force behind the formation of NASCAR in 1948. As the sport’s founder and first president, he established a unified organization for stock car racing and helped lay the foundation for what would become one of the world’s most popular forms of motorsports. France’s vision extended beyond the formation of NASCAR. He led the effort to build Daytona International Speedway, which opened in 1959. On February 22 of that year, the first Daytona 500 was held on the 2.5-mile superspeedway, with Lee Petty ultimately declared the winner after a dramatic photo finish. Through his vision, determination and belief in the future of stock car racing, Bill France Sr. helped transform a regional pastime into a national sport.

With Bill France Sr.’s birthday coming up, we’re putting your NASCAR history knowledge to the test. How well do you know the man who helped put stock car racing on the map?