Champion driver Dale Jarrett, famed crew chief and engine builder Waddell Wilson and renowned journalist Tom Higgins will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association’s Hall of Fame in January. All three were selected on more than 65 percent of the ballots cast by NMPA members to earn induction into the Hall of Fame. Wilson was selected on 70 percent of the ballots. Higgins was selected on 68 percent of the ballots, and Jarrett was selected on 66 percent of the ballots. “Our members have selected another outstanding class to the NMPA Hall of Fame,” said NMPA President Dustin Long. “These three men have impacted the sport on the track, in the garage and in the media center. Their contributions are significant.” Those who received votes but did not reach the 65 percent mark for induction were Tiny Lund, Joe Gibbs, Hal Hamrick, Les Richter, L.D. Ottinger, Lloyd Moore, Donnie Allison, Len Wood, Jim Hunter and Louise Smith.(NMPA)(9-2-2010)
