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22. Dick Hutcherson


Two-time champion of the IMCA Circuit, Dick Hutcherson was the most famous of Iowa’s racing “Keokuk Gang”.  He was a fourteen time winner in NASCAR in only 103 races, finishing second in the points race in 1965.

20. Bob Welborn


Bob Welborn never finished higher than fourth in the Grand National and had just nine wins, but Welborn won three consecutive championships on the NASCAR Convertible Series.  With NASCAR stating it wants to honor all of it series, Welborn would be a good place to start.





The Bullet Points:

Country of Origin:
Denton, North Carolina, U.S.A.

Retired In:
1964

Sprint Cup Wins:
9

Poles:
7

Top Ten Finishes:
102

Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1955: 4th

Should Bob Welborn be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 42.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 14.3%

18. Jim Paschal


A constant on both the Grand National and Winston Cup circuits for 33 years, Jim Paschal won 25 races, but never finished higher than fifth in the points standings.  If longevity is a prime factor, Paschal could have a shot.





The Bullet Points:

Country of Origin:
High Point, North Carolina, U.S.A.

Retired In:
1972

Sprint Cup Wins:
25

Poles:
12

Top Ten Finishes:
230

Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1953: 7th
1954: 7th
1955: 8th
1956: 5th
1960: 9th
1961: 9th
1962: 6th
1964: 7th
1967: 6th

Should Jim Paschal be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 79.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 12.5%

14. Ernie Irvan


Derisively called “Swervin’ Irvan” by his competitors; Irvan actually lost out on his best year when he had a crash in practice at Michigan in 1994.  Given a 10% chance of survival, he not only survived, but returned to race in parts of four more seasons.  He finished with 15 wins in 313 starts, including the 1991 Daytona 500.





The Bullet Points:

Country of Origin:
Salinas, California, U.S.A.

Retired In:
1999

Sprint Cup Wins:
15

Poles:
22

Top Ten Finishes:
124

Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1990: 9th
1991: 5th
1993: 6th

Should Ernie Irvan be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 78.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.6%