KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 13, 2015) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its eight inductees for 2015. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 30, during the twenty-sixth annual ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are:
Drivers: Gene “Tiger” Brown, Donnie Kreitz (Jr.), Danny Smith.
Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors: Roger Beck, Gil Sonner.
Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors: Mike Arthur, Bruce Ellis.
Pre-1945: Charlie Wiggins.
According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive director Bob Baker, “I know I say this every year, but we truly are very proud of the work done by our 72-member National Induction Committee. I think we have a great group of inductees this year, with most being honored in their lifetime. We look forward to our twenty-sixth induction banquet on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, on May 30.”
Those seeking more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame can visit www.sprintcarhof.com. Also, the museum can be reached at 641-842-6176.
- administrator on Jan 14, 2015
- Article Date: 1/14/2015 by Bob Baker