Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips Elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Three drivers, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, and the late Larry Phillips, were elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The Class of 2027 will be formally inducted in a ceremony on January 22, 2027, at the Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Harvick, the 2014 Cup Series champion, was selected in his first year of eligibility, appearing on 46 of the 50 ballots cast by the voting panel. The panel included representatives from NASCAR, track owners, media, competitors, and a collective fan vote, with reigning Cup Series champion Kyle Larson also participating. Harvick’s 60 career Cup victories rank 11th all-time. His career began under extraordinary circumstances when he was chosen by team owner Richard Childress to replace the late Dale Earnhardt after the seven-time champion’s fatal crash in the 2001 Daytona 500. Harvick won in just his third career start that season and was named 2001 Rookie of the Year.

Reflecting on the honor, Harvick said the overwhelming vote total speaks to the respect earned through a career’s accomplishments. He acknowledged the difficulty of his early years, stating that he and the Richard Childress Racing team coped with Earnhardt’s death by...