Three new members were voted in to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 20, 2025, from a list of nominees provided by NASCAR. The nominees are split into two categories, the Modern Era, and the Pioneer Era. 
The final decision was made by the NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel, who will also decide the winner of the Landmark Award. A fan vote was also held from April 21 to May 18.
Kurt Busch and Harry Gant were chosen from the Modern Era ballot, while Ray Hendrick was chosen from the Pioneer Era ballot. They will be officially inducted on January 23, 2026.
Process.
The nominees were selected by representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners, and media. The 22-member Nomination Committee selects 10 nominees for the Modern Era ballot, and the Honors Committee selects the 5 nominees for the Pioneer Era ballot.
Modern Era.
The two new nominees on the ballot are Kurt Busch and Randy Lajoie.
Analysis.
Despite appearing on the ballot for the first time, Kurt Busch has been considered a favorite by Bob Pockrass, who is a voting member of the panel, various writers for Frontstretch, and Motorsport.com reporter Kevin DeGroot, who also considers Randy Dorton as a favorite.
Pioneer Era.
Jake Elder returned to the ballot for the first time since 2021.