On Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, the NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its 2027 inductees: former Cup champion Kevin Harvick, veteran Jeff Burton and short‑track star Larry Phillips. The three were formally enshrined during a ceremony that also presented the Landmark Award to Lesa France Kennedy, Executive Vice Chair of NASCAR.

Kevin Harvick’s 92% Modern Era Ballot Score Secures Near‑Unanimous Entry

Harvick captured 92% of the Modern Era votes, falling just four votes short of a unanimous first‑ballot induction, according to the announcement. his résumé includes 60 Cup wins, a 2014 championship with Stewart‑Haas Racing, and a total of 826 starts before retiring from full‑time competition in 2023.

Jeff Burton’s 32% Vote Reflects Safety Advocacy and 21 Cup Wins

Burton earned 32% of the Modern Era vote, joining Harvick in the Hall after a career that spanned 695 Cup starts and 21 victories . Known as “The Mayor” for championing driver safety after a spate of early‑2000s fatalities, Burton also amassed 27 wins in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Larry Phillips: One‑Start Cup Driver, Short‑Track Icon

Phillips never broke through at the Cup level, logging only a single start, but his dominance on regional short tracks earned him a place alongside the series’ biggest names.. The Missouri native’s legacy is built on a string of local championships that have long been celebrated by grassroots racing fans.

Lesa France Kennedy Receives Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions

In the same ceremony, Lesa France Kennedy was honored with the Landmark Award , highlighting her role in steering NASCAR’s strategic growth and expanding its global footprint, as reported by the Hall of Fame release .

Who Still Holds the Final Say on Hall of Fame Selections?

The Hall’s Modern Era ballot is decided by a 48‑member voting panel, yet the exact composition of that panel and the weighting of each member’s vote remain undisclosed,leaving some observers questioning the transparency of the process.