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Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies

Each year, the Iowa Hall of Fame and Racing Museum hosts a special evening to honor the legends who have helped shape Iowa’s rich motorsports history. Held annually at the Briggs Woods Conference Center in Webster City, the Hall of Fame Banquet brings together racing enthusiasts from across the state to celebrate new inductees, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a night filled with stories, memorabilia displays, and shared passion for the sport.

From unforgettable career highlights to behind-the-scenes contributions, the ceremony shines a spotlight on those who’ve made an enduring impact on Iowa racing. Explore each year’s celebration below and relive the moments that continue to fuel our state’s racing legacy.

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, nineteen extraordinary individuals were inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame during an unforgettable evening of celebration and storytelling. Surrounded by fans, family, and fellow racing enthusiasts, we honored their lasting legacy and contributions to Iowa’s rich motorsports history.

On Saturday, November 12, 2022, the Briggs Woods Conference Center in Webster City came alive with racing spirit as we welcomed the 2022 Hall of Fame class. Nineteen remarkable racing legends and one influential racing family were honored for their lasting impact on Iowa’s motorsports history. It was an evening filled with celebration, stories, and well-deserved recognition.

After a year’s delay, we finally gathered to honor our 2020–2021 Hall of Fame inductees—and the celebration was well worth the wait! On November 13, 2021, the annual induction ceremony returned to the Briggs Woods Conference Center in Webster City, where we proudly recognized a new group of Iowa racing legends for their outstanding contributions to the sport.

The second class of Iowa racing legends—sixteen incredible drivers, builders, and contributors—was officially inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The ceremony took place at the Briggs Woods Conference Center in Webster City, Iowa, celebrating the impact and legacy of these heroes in Iowa’s motorsports history.

On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Iowa Hall of Fame and Racing Museum proudly hosted its inaugural Induction Ceremony in Webster City, Iowa—marking a milestone moment in the state’s motorsports history. Thirty-seven legendary figures from across the world of Iowa racing were honored for their remarkable contributions on and off the track.