It was announced at the USAC "Night of Champions" National Awards Ceremony this past Friday that USAC is developing a Hall of Fame. I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on who belongs in it?

1) Ideas on first ballot nominations?

2) Who would you like to see in the USAC HoF?

DM

1) Foyt, McCluskey, Kenyon

2) Vogler, Gary Bettenhausen, Larry Dickson.

There are lots more, but just three of each off the top of my head.

1st Class

Duane Carter
Jimmy Bryan
A.J Foyt
Roger McCluskey
Mel Kenyon
Rich Vogler
Tony Stewart

Future
Mario Andretti
Parnelli Jones
Don Branson
Sleepy Tripp
Sheldon Kinser
Steve Butler
Al Unser
John Caples
Galen Fox
Paul Leffler
Rodger Ward
Pancho Carter
Steve Stapp
Larry Dickson
Gary Bettenhausen
Rich Vogler
JJ Yeley
Butch Hartman
Don White
Ray Nichols

Pat O'Connor, of course.

I don't want to take anything away from those guys who have passed on but I think this honor would be more meaningful if it can be given to guys while they are still alive and able to enjoy the honor.

Maybe the first class could be a rather large group of legendary racers. As for a list of names, I will admit, I'm an outsider and not familiar enough with the history of USAC racing to give a meaningful list.

Edit: Jack Hewitt.

Car owners Steve Lewis & HAR.. Chassis builder Bob East

Posted via Mobile Device

D.O, You should add Larry Rice to your list!

Richard Hoffman in the first class and Rob Hoffman in the future

I think at some point Dave darland has to be considered

Posted via Mobile Device

Wally Meskowski and George Bignotti