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The SCCA Hall of Fame is currently taking submissions for the Class of 2027, but before you nominate someone, there’s something you should know: The Hall of Fame isn’t only about racing legends, it’s about impact, storytelling, and the people who shaped motorsports behind the scenes.

On episode 262 of the Inside the SCCA podcast, host Brian Bielanski sits down with SCCA Hall of Fame Steering Committee Chair (and Hall of Fame member himself) Dennis Dean to discuss how the Club’s Hall of Fame works, why seemingly deserving candidates don’t always get in immediately, and (importantly) how you can craft a Hall of Fame nomination that gets the attention of the committees that make the decision as to who will be inducted next.

If you’ve ever wondered how nominations are evaluated and what separates an average submission from a winning one, this episode is a can’t miss.

Then, if you would like to submit a nomination for the SCCA Hall of Fame, this is the link you’ll need.