Glory Road Champions

Since its opening in 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame's signature exhibit, Glory Road, has served as a prominent focal point that greets guests as they enter the Hall. For the fourth generation of the exhibit, guest curator Dale Earnhardt Jr. created a collection unlike any other, celebrating the champions and championship moments of the sport. Glory Road Champions showcases 18 premier series championship-winning cars driven by some of NASCAR's greatest legends.

Glory Road Champions (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1980 Champion: Dale Earnhardt, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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1994 Champion: Dale Earnhardt, Chevrolet Lumina
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Glory Road Champions, Dale Earnhardt (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt (Class of 2010) is the late father of Glory Road guest curator Dale Jr. and is one of only three drivers in NASCAR history with seven premier series championships.

Glory Road Champions, Plymouth Belvedere (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1964 Champion: Richard Petty, Plymouth Belvedere
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Glory Road Champions, Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1979 Champion: Richard Petty, Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
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Hall of Famer Richard Petty (Class of 2010) scored a NASCAR record 200 career victories to go along with his seven premier series championships.

Glory Road Champions, Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

2006 Champion: Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Glory Road Champions, Chevrolet SS (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

2016 Champion: Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet SS
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Glory Road Champions, Jimmie Johnson (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

Along with fellow seven-time NASCAR champions Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty, Jimmie Johnson is one of three drivers with two cars featured on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Glory Road exhibit.

Glory Road Champions, Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1997 Champion: Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Glory Road Champions, Ford Torino (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1968 Champion: David Pearson, Ford Torino
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Glory Road Champions, Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1978 Champion: Cale Yarborough, Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
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Glory Road Champions, Buick Regal (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1981 Champion: Darrell Waltrip, Buick Regal
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Glory Road Champions (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

Glory Road Champions represents 1,076 NASCAR wins, 46 championships and 23 Hall of Fame inductees (14 drivers, 5 owners, 2 crew chiefs, 2 engine builders) spanning 7 decades and 7 car manufacturers.

Glory Road Champions, Pontiac Grand Prix (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

2002 Champion: Tony Stewart, Pontiac Grand Prix
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Glory Road Champions, Hudson Hornet (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1951 Champion: Herb Thomas, Hudson Hornet
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Glory Road Champions, Chevrolet 150 (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

Glory Road's track surface replicates NASCAR speedways throughout the country and features 33-degrees of banking, the equivalent of Talladega Superspeedway.

1957 Champion: Buck Baker, Chevrolet 150
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Glory Road Champions, Chevrolet Chevelle (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1973 Champion: Benny Parsons, Chevrolet Chevelle
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Glory Road Champions, Buick Regal (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1983 Champion: Bobby Allison, Buick Regal
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Glory Road Champions, Ford Thunderbird (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1988 Champion: Bill Elliott, Ford Thunderbird
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Glory Road Champions, Pontiac Grand Prix (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1989 Champion: Rusty Wallace, Pontiac Grand Prix
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Glory Road Champions, Ford Thunderbird (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

1992 Champion: Alan Kulwicki, Ford Thunderbird
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Glory Road, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2020-01-15) by Jamey PriceNASCAR Hall of Fame

Dale Jr.: Glory Road Champions opened to the public on January 11, 2020 and will remain on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for approximately three years.

Credits: Story

Exhibit curated by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Audio by Tom Jensen, Curatorial Affairs Manager, NASCAR Hall of Fame

Audio by Dan Simone Ph.D., Curator, NASCAR Hall of Fame

Photography by Jamey Price

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