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46. Bobby Hamilton
Nov 07, 2012
Published in
NASCAR
Hamilton, who appeared in 371 races but never finished higher than 9th in the point standings, gets an alternate spot because of his 2004 Truck Series Championship and 10 wins in 102 races on that series. He died of head and neck cancer in 2007 at the too young age of 49.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Retired In:
2005
Sprint Cup Wins:
4
Poles:
5
Top Ten Finishes:
67
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1996: 9th
1998: 10th
Should Bobby Hamilton be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 33.3%
34. Kyle Petty
Nov 07, 2012
Published in
NASCAR
Petty ran in 829 races over 29 years, winning 8 times, but never finished higher than fifth in the Sprint Cup standings. Now a commentator for the Speed Network, Petty is as well known for his family’s racing heritage as for his actual performance.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Randleman, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Retired In:
2009
Sprint Cup Wins:
8
Poles:
8
Top Ten Finishes:
173
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1985: 9th
1987: 7th
1992: 5th
1993: 5th
Should Kyle Petty be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 42.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9.1%
No opinion. - 3%
No way! - 33.3%
23. Sterling Marlin
Nov 07, 2012
Published in
NASCAR
Marlin, who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, is eligible for the first time for the 2013 class. Active for 33 years, he appeared in 748 races winning ten times, including back to back Daytona wins in 1994 and 1995.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Columbia, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Retired In:
2009
Sprint Cup Wins:
10
Poles:
11
Top Ten Finishes:
216
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1988: 10th
1991: 7th
1995: 3rd
1996: 6th
2001: 3rd
Should Sterling Marlin be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 76.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.9%
117. Evgeni Nabokov
Nov 03, 2012
Published in
Hockey
Evgeni Nabokov took his time to enter North America after being a late-round draft pick by the San Jose Sharks in 1994. Six years later, the Goalie would make his debut with the San Jose and is, without doubt, the best backstop in franchise history.