[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E72-E73]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF 2018 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE RAY EVERNHAM

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
racing legend Ray Evernham upon his induction into the ninth class of 
the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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  Success followed Ray Evernham during every step of his journey which 
culminated in one of the most impressive careers in NASCAR history. In 
1992, Crew Chief Ray Evernham and a young Jeff Gordon teamed up and 
would eventually re-write the record books for nearly a decade.
  Upon his retirement, Ray Evernham had amassed 46 total wins, 213 
starts and 30 pole positions across NASCAR's three national series. His 
accomplishments also include victories at two Daytona 500s and two 
Brickyard 400s, along with leading the Number 24 team to three 
championships in four seasons. A true competitor and a pillar of 
motorsports for decades, Mr. Evernham will now take his rightful place 
among the greats in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  This year's class was selected by a comprehensive voting panel that 
included track owners, retired competitors, industry leaders, members 
of the media, and a nationwide fan vote. In total, a group of five was 
chosen to join the ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. 
Mr. Evernham is especially deserving of this honor and will now be 
enshrined forever for his contributions to the sport.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Ray Evernham on 
his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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