38th Annual Induction Celebration Presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing Schedule of Events March 8th through 10th, 2026

Sunday, March 8th

Inductees, families, VIPs, and guests begin to arrive and check in at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. 100 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118

The Hospitality Suite in the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Oceanview Room, open from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.

Monday, March 9th

Inductee Welcome Luncheon - The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Oceanview Room, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Parking is available via valet or self-park

• All 2026 Inductees, Inductee Representatives, and their families

• All 2026 Presenters

• All Returning Inductees

• Welcome by MSHFA president (and sponsor representative)

• Buffet-style lunch, preview of upcoming Monday and Tuesday events, Q&A

   

Optional Monday afternoon Activity to be announced

Heroes of Horsepower Reception - MSHFA Museum/DIS Ticket & Tours Building, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Parking in Lot #4; enter DIS at International Speedway Blvd and NASCAR Drive, near the Sunoco injector

• All 2026 Inductees, Inductee Representatives, their families, Presenters, Returning Inductees, Sponsors, VIPs, and ticketed guests

• Strolling dinner begins at7:00 pm; premium beverage service with hosted bar at 6:30 pm

• Welcome by MSHFA president and sponsor representative at 8:00 pm

• Introduction of Returning Inductees

• Short video featuring Hall of Fame wall plaque sculptor Gabriel Vinas

• Nine Inductee plaque unveilings, brief remarks by Inductee/Family representative

• Nine Inductee display cases mass unveiling

• Fundraising Live and Silent Auction

   

Tuesday, March 10th

Class of 2026 Inductee Heritage Brunch - The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Grand Salons 1-4,  9:30 am – 12:00 pm

100 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Parking is available via valet or self-park

• All 2026 Inductees, Inductee Representatives/Families, Presenters, Returning Inductees, VIP’s, ticketed guests

• Buffet-style brunch w/omelet chefs and limited premium beverage service

• Welcome by MSHFA president and Firestone representative

• Two Historic Inductee enshrinements

• Q&A and storytelling with remaining seven Inductees

Optional Tuesday afternoon Activity: to be announced

37th Annual Induction Ceremony Presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing - The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Grand Ballroom, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

100 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Parking is available via valet or self-park

• All 2026 Inductees, Inductee Representatives/Families, Presenters, Returning Inductees, VIP’s, ticketed guests

• SPARK VIP Reception, Oceanview Room, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• Introduction of Returning Inductees 6:15 pm

• Plated dinner at 6:30 pm

• Induction Ceremony at 7:15 pm

• Welcome remarks by Master of Ceremonies David Hobbs

• Remarks by Honorary Chair

• Presentation of Bob Russo Heritage Award

• Seven Inductee enshrinements (order TBD)

• Closing remarks by David Hobbs

• Afterglow Reception 9:30 pm

   

The Hospitality Suite in the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Oceanview Room, will open after each Monday event. For Guest Relations assistance, please contact Jim Habrowski at jhabrowski@mshf.com.