A member of more than twenty motorsports halls of fame, Parnelli Jones only had 34 starts in NASCAR, which includes 4 Wins, and 11 Top 10s. But Jones was a prodigy in any vehicle and one of the greatest racers of all time, which is enough to qualify as an alternate to this field.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin: Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S.A.
Retired In: 1970
Sprint Cup Wins: 4
Poles: 3
Top Ten Finishes: 11
Top Ten Finishes (Season): Sprint Cup Series: None
Should Parnelli Jones be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 20%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
Dave Marcis wasn’t just a racer, he was an institution. Active from 1968 to 2002, Marcis competed in 883 Sprint Cup races, but only won five. His longevity was a huge asset on his resume, but being an iron man likely won’t be enough.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin: Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Retired In: 2002
Sprint Cup Wins: 5
Poles: 14
Top Ten Finishes: 222
Top Ten Finishes (Season): Sprint Cup Series: 1970: 9th 1974: 6th 1975: 2nd 1976: 6th 1978: 5th 1980: 9th 1981: 9th 1982: 6th
Should Dave Marcis be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 85.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.2%
Jim Reed managed to win seven races before a neck injury ended his career in 1963. A good racer, but at age 85, probably won’t live long enough to see his induction, if he ever gets it.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin: Peekskill, New York, U.S.A.
Retired In: 1963
Sprint Cup Wins: 7
Poles: 5
Top Ten Finishes: 47
Top Ten Finishes (Season): Sprint Cup Series: 1958: 10th 1959: 9th
Should Jim Reed be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 70%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%