Last night, the NASCAR Hall of Fame inducted its eighth class, including Rick Hendrick, Richard Childress, Mark Martin, Benny Parsons and Raymond Parks.
The night was filled with current and future Hall of Famers celebrating the history of the sport and the lives of the five inductees.
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Here’s a look at how the night played out on social media with observations on the inductees from current NASCAR drivers and one message from future NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning.
Was an honor to be a part of the @NASCARHall inductions this evening especially proud of the best boss & friend imaginable Rick Hendrick. pic.twitter.com/s3DsBL07PY
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 21, 2017
What an honor to be with Mr. Hendrick and this group on his Nascar Hall of Fame induction night. pic.twitter.com/vHcuUryfmj
— Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) January 21, 2017
Today has been declared Rick Hendrick Day in Mecklenburg County N.C. #NASCARHOF pic.twitter.com/IDWIpoGCpX
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) January 21, 2017
Thank you men and congrats to the 2017 inductees.@NASCARHall pic.twitter.com/Dgcki7N1ld
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) January 21, 2017
What an honor to sit with this group to watch our leader inducted into @NASCARHall @TeamHendrick #classof2017 pic.twitter.com/lIsyOgI6Ha
— ray evernham (@RayEvernham) January 21, 2017
This is where it all started. I can't believe where it ends up tonight. https://t.co/919v5uG5Vc
— Mark Martin (@markmartin) January 20, 2017
Thank you all. I don't have the words to explain how much all the amazing and kind words so many of you have said mean to me. #nascarhof
— Mark Martin (@markmartin) January 21, 2017
The Hall of Famer with the ring! @NASCAR @NASCARHall #NASCARHOF #nascar pic.twitter.com/6l55Lcf8El
— Ty Dillon (@tydillon) January 21, 2017
Was really cool to see Richard Childress go into the @NASCARHall last night. A phone call from him changed my life forever! #grateful
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) January 21, 2017
.@AmyEarnhardt and I very much enjoyed attending the @NASCARHall induction tonight. Such a special moment. Congrats to all the inductees.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) January 21, 2017
If you want to know anything about @NASCARHall inductee Raymond Parks.
— David Ragan (@DavidRagan) January 21, 2017
Check out Driving with the Devil. Great book about the early days
A special message from @Nationwide member, #PeytonManning. #CongratsMrH pic.twitter.com/204fqUwwzP
— Nationwide Sports (@NW_Sports) January 21, 2017
Good night NASCAR HOF ...will somebody please turn the lights off:) pic.twitter.com/t6cS184QYb
— Mark Garrow (@GuruGarrow) January 21, 2017