Charlotte, N.C. - Drivers Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant were named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday, while executive Humpy Wheeler was named to the Landmark Award for his contribution to the sport.

The ceremony will be held on January 23, 2026, officially incorporating the 2026 class into the Hall of Fame.

Busch, 46, was in his first game, winning Jimmie Johnson to win the 2004 Cup Series and going on to win 34 Cups, including at least one of his 21 full-time seasons in the prime minister’s season before retiring in 2023.

His NASCAR star journey began in 2000, when it was a truck series rookie season that heralded greatness. His major breakthrough came in 2004, when he became the first driver to win a championship with NASCAR's "playoff" system - a feat that proves both his outstanding performance and adaptability.

The consistent Busch ranked in the top 10 in the Cup series 10 times.

Hendrick died in 1990 at the age of 61, the original "Mr. Modification".

He was one of the most winning drivers of all time, and between 1950-88 he won over 700 modifications and late model athletes. His success began in his hometown of Virginia, where his 11th place was well known. He won five track championships at South Boston Raceway – four modifications and a late model athlete.

He is known as the driver who is willing to compete "anywhere and anywhere". He filled his schedule in the East Coast modified and late model athlete competition. Hendrick is known for his short-circuit victory, but won in Talladega, Charlotte and Dover.

Although he never won a revised division title, Hendrick ranked in the top 10 in nine rankings in 1960-69.

The 85-year-old Gant, known as the "Bandits" for his long-term sponsorship at Skoal Bandits, won 18 Cup series, including the Southern Southern 500 in 1984 and 1991. In the five seasons from 1981 to 1985, he finished the top five with four scoring in the 1984 Terry-Up Championship Finish.

He also won 21 Xfinity series.

Gant competed in his 50s and still retained the premier series of the oldest drivers who won the race (52) and pole position (54). He installed a telemetry system in Talladega in 1985, drove the first race car and passed the data to CBS during the event coverage.

This is Gant's seventh time in the vote.

These three are NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers and one of the top ten drivers in NASCAR Modified history.

Wheeler became synonymous with promotion and innovation. He spent 33 years as President and General Manager of Charlotte Racing and played a key role in transforming the venue into a world-class facility.

Wheeler adds new momentum to the sport, a visionary man whose leadership and creativity help shape today’s fan experience by introducing dramatic pre-rituals and the development of night racing at SuperSpeedways.

He is known for his innovative promotions and stunts.