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Dale Sr., Petty, Johnson, Frances in Hall

Associated Press

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. headlined the five inductees into the first Hall of Fame class, a group that drew mixed reactions to the inclusion of France's son instead of driver David Pearson. France, who formed the National Association of Stock Car Racing in 1947, was the first inductee announced Wednesday in a ceremony that followed a lengthy voting session at the Charlotte Convention Center. Richard Petty, the seven-time Cup champion and NASCAR's all-time wins leade ...

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