The North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame committee inducted five new members in Greensboro, North Carolina today. Steve Earwood gave the opening remarks and Mark Joyce introduced the presenters.

Stephen Denton presented the first award to his father, Harold Denton. Herb McCandless’s son Herb McCandless, Jr. also presented the award to his father.

Long time friend and associate Thomas Popowich presented Ray Price his award and Price nearly broke into tears as he thanked the committee and the large crowd gathered in the banquet hall.

Kevin Shipmon, son of Sony Shipmon, presented the award to his sister and the wife of Sonny Shipmon. Shipmon passed away recently and his son stated that he would trade the award to have his dad back with the family.

Bobby Warren was the last recipient and was presented the award by Chuck Gallagher.

In addition to the Hall of Fame awards for racing achievements, the committee initiated a Life Time Achievement award this year to be presented to a non-driving person whose lifetime of involvement advanced the sport of drag racing. The recipient of the first Life Time Achievement and inductee into the Hall of Fame was Norman Drouillard.