Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be the marquee name on NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be the marquee name on NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:30 PM EDT
FILE - In this June 5, 1983, file photo, Hershel McGriff empties a bottle of Cold Duck over the head of crew member Snow Thornsberry with the help of Miss Winston, Becky Carter, after winning the Warner Hodgdon 200 NASCAR race at Riverside Raceway in Riverside, Calif. McGriff is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac, File)

FILE - In this June 5, 1983, file photo, Hershel McGriff empties a bottle of Cold Duck over the head of crew member Snow Thornsberry with the help of Miss Winston, Becky Carter, after winning the Warner Hodgdon 200 NASCAR race at Riverside Raceway in Riverside, Calif. McGriff is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:52 PM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, July 18, 2009, file photo, Hershel McGriff stands next to his car at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore. McGriff is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (Ross William Hamilton/The Oregonian via AP, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, July 18, 2009, file photo, Hershel McGriff stands next to his car at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore. McGriff is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (Ross William Hamilton/The Oregonian via AP, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:49 PM EDT
FILE - In this July 14, 2012, file photo, Mike Stefanik cheers after winning the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour auto race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. The late Stefanik is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)

FILE - In this July 14, 2012, file photo, Mike Stefanik cheers after winning the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour auto race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. The late Stefanik is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2014, file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be the marquee name on NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2014, file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be the marquee name on NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:31 PM EDT
Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Jun. 13, 2020 06:00 PM EDT
FILE - In this Feb. 13, 1971, file photo, Red Farmer kisses the trophy after winning the Permatex 300 stock car race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Farmer is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 1971, file photo, Red Farmer kisses the trophy after winning the Permatex 300 stock car race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Farmer is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:59 PM EDT
FILE - In this July 6, 2006, file photo, Red Farmer stands in his backyard in Hueytown, Ala. Farmer is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (Mike Bolton/The Birmingham News via AP, File)

FILE - In this July 6, 2006, file photo, Red Farmer stands in his backyard in Hueytown, Ala. Farmer is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (Mike Bolton/The Birmingham News via AP, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:56 PM EDT
FILE - In this April 22, 2003, file photo, former stock car driver Mike Stefanik poses with his championship rings in front of a trophy case in his Coventry, R.I. home. Stefanik is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Joe Giblin, File)

FILE - In this April 22, 2003, file photo, former stock car driver Mike Stefanik poses with his championship rings in front of a trophy case in his Coventry, R.I. home. Stefanik is a contender for NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Joe Giblin, File)

Jun. 16, 2020 03:39 PM EDT