[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF 2018 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE KEN SQUIER

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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 the 
broadcasting legend Ken Squier upon his induction into the ninth class 
of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  ``Welcome to the Great American Race'', Ken would say as viewers 
tuned in to watch the race. As one of NASCAR's original broadcasters, 
Ken was able to make the audience feel not only that they were at the 
race but that it was the most exciting race they had ever watched. 
Success followed him during every step of his journey, which culminated 
in one of the most impressive broadcasting careers in NASCAR history.
  Throughout his career, Ken saw the importance of broadcasting and his 
understanding of the future of the sport led him to become a co-founder 
of the Motor Racing Network. ``Common men doing uncommon things'', Ken 
would describe drivers as his voice filled houses with excitement all 
across the country. His reverberations on the sport can still be felt 
today. To say Ken Squier is a NASCAR broadcasting legend would be a 
gross understatement. Ken is the embodiment of racing and will now take 
his 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. Ken was one of five chosen to 
join the ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. Ken Squier 
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 Ken Squier on his 
induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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