International Motorsports Hall of Fame, Racing heritage museum near Talladega Superspeedway, United States
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is an automobile museum in Talladega County, Alabama, presenting racing cars, medals, helmets and awards from motorsport history. The collection spreads across several exhibition buildings near one of the region's largest racetracks.
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame was established in early 1970, when NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. hired promoter Don Naman to build a museum and hall of fame. France donated 35 acres beside Talladega Superspeedway after a state bond referendum failed, choosing Alabama over Daytona Beach because Florida politicians threatened a tax on Daytona International Speedway. Groundbreaking took place on March 26, 1981; the first half opened on April 28, 1983, and the second half on July 28, 1990.
The hall takes its name from the global reach of motorsport and displays memorabilia from drivers across several continents and racing series. Visitors see uniforms and personal items from pioneers who shaped the sport during the mid-20th century.
The exhibition halls open daily in the morning and close in the late afternoon, giving visitors several hours to explore the vehicles and displays. The complex sits near the racetrack and is easy to reach by car.
Inductees must have been retired from their category for at least five years, and candidates need 15 years of eligibility plus a 51 percent vote share. Unlike other sports halls of fame, no waivers were granted to major racing figures to shorten the five-year wait. The first 20 members, including Fangio, Moss and Jim Clark, were inducted in 1990.
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