Randy LaJoie Hall of Fame Nominee Bio. Nominee for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, LaJoie won back-to-back Xfinity Series titles in 1996 and 1997.

Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie have joined the NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee ballot for the first time. The nominees for the class of 2026 were announced Monday. Busch and LaJoie are the new names on

Five Pioneer Era nominees — designed to honor those whose careers began more than 60 years ago — also were announced Monday.NASCAR Hall of Fame voters will meet May 20 to select two Modern Era nominees and one from the Pioneer Era to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2026.

Kurt Busch Hall of Fame Nominee Bio. Nominee for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Busch was the first to win the title under the playoff system.

NASCAR has unveiled the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026and five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. First-time nominees Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie headline the Modern Era ballot,

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion, joins the Modern Era ballot for the first time, alongside Randy LaJoie, a two-time champion in what is now known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Additionally, Jake Elder, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series championship crew chief, returns to the Pioneer ballot.