Former champ Bill Elliott was NASCAR 's most popular driver 16 times . Wendell Scott is the only African - American to win a race in NASCAR 's top division . Originally to be held January 30 in Charlotte , North Carolina .
1988 champ Bill Elliott was NASCAR 's most popular driver 16 times . Wendell Scott is the only African-American to win a race in NASCAR 's top division . Induction to be held January 30 in Charlotte , North Carolina .