NEWS: The MSHFA and Museum Shines: 1996 and 1997 Champion USAC National Sprint Car
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) and Museum has gone dark while we join the world in the fight against COVID-19, but the 251 Heroes of Horsepower inductees in the Hall - and many of the incredible machines these brave men and women drove, rode and flew - always shine bright. Here is the first of what will be a regular look at one of the MSHFA's shining stars over the course of the next few months.
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (April 6, 2020) - Flying high and hanging from the rafters of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) and Museum is one of the most original non-wing sprint cars still in existence, and there's a funny story why.
NEWS: Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Postpones 32nd Annual Induction Celebration
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2020) - The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Executive Committee voted unanimously to postpone its 32nd Annual Induction Celebration, scheduled for this Monday and Tuesday in Daytona Beach, due to the growing concern over the novel coronavirus outbreak.
NEWS: Helio Castroneves Named Honorary Chairman of 2020 Induction Ceremony Presented by Firestone
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 7, 2020) - Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves will be the honorary chairman of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America's (MSHFA) 32nd Annual Induction Ceremony presented by Firestone on March 17, 2020 at the Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach, Fla.
NEWS: Reprint of Autoweek Tribute to Ron Watson
This is a reprint of an Autoweek article written by Steven Cole Smith, link:
https://autoweek.com/article/racing/motorsports-hall-fame-america-president-ron-watson-dies-72
Thanks to Steven for his permission to reprint his article here...
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America President Ron Watson dies at 72
'Hero of horsepower' was the force behind the racing shrine
NEWS: Arrangements for Ron Watson, MSHFA President & Founder
Arrangements for Ron Watson, President and Founder of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 3, 2019) - Ron Watson, founder president of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA), died on the evening of Oct 27th at the age of 72, leaving a legacy of remarkable accomplishments in creating the MSHFA, then molding it into a respected organization that honors all forms of motorsports.
NEWS: Firestone Returns as 2020 MSHFA Induction Ceremony Presenting Sponsor
Gala Returns to The Shores Resort and Spa for Fifth Year
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 17, 2019) - The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced today that the Firestone brand of Bridgestone Americas will serve as presenting sponsor of its 32nd annual induction ceremony on Tuesday, March 17 at the Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach.