That will be the decision posed to NASCAR Hall of Fame voters on May 20 when they try to decide whether to make Busch a first ballot selection into the shrine. Full di

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 and Randy LaJoie headline NASCAR’s 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, but the continued absence of outlaw genius Smokey Yunick remains the biggest snub.