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The Hall of Fame announced Thursday that it is
postponing the induction ceremony, originally set for Feb. 5,
2021, because of uncertainties regarding the coronavirus
pandemic. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer, the late Mike Stefanik
and Landmark Award winner Ralph Seagraves make up the class.
"Without question, the safety of our inductees, our guests and
our staff is the highest priority for us," said Winston Kelley,
NASCAR Hall of Fame executive director. "The ongoing public
health crisis prohibits our ability to plan for and celebrate
these honorees' landmark achievements as originally scheduled to
the fullest extent -- with their families, friends and fans
present -- and in a manner that's representative of their
incredible accomplishments in NASCAR and their contributions to
the sport."
New dates for the ceremony and for Induction Week events will be
announced later in 2021.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame, located in Charlotte, N.C., reopened
Sept. 16 with protocols to address COVID-19 after being closed
for six months.
--Field Level Media
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