[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E115]
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       HONORING 2020 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE WADDELL WILSON

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 30, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
racing legend Waddell Wilson upon his induction into the eleventh class 
of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
   As an engine builder and crew chief, Waddell Wilson helped power 
some of racing's greatest drivers, including fellow NASCAR Hall of 
Famers David Pearson, Glenn Roberts, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, 
and Darrell Waltrip. Combined, his engines boast a total of 109 wins 
and 123 poles.
   Waddell Wilson's engine is responsible for a Southern 500 victory 
and as crew chief, he guided three drivers to Daytona 500 titles. He 
won ``The Great American Race'' with Buddy Baker and Cale Yarborough 
and in 1980, was responsible for assembling the engine that snapped the 
track's record with an average race speed of 177.602 MPH.
   This year's class was selected by a comprehensive voting panel that 
included track owners, competitors, members of the media, industry 
leaders, a nationwide fan vote, and the reigning Monster Energy NASCAR 
Cup Series champion. In total, a group of five was chosen to join the 
ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. Waddell Wilson is 
especially deserving of this honor and will now be enshrined forever 
for his remarkable contributions to racing.
   Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Waddell Wilson 
on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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