NASCAR Hall of Fame Opening Day Photos

Richard Petty exiting his car as he arrives at the Hall of Fame ceremony. The King knows how to make an entrance.

Mayor Fox, Governor Perdue, Rick Hendrick, Theresa Earnhardt and Richard Petty moments before the Hall is officially opened.

Dale Jarrett, Bobby Labonte, Kurt Busch, Bobby Allison and Richard Childress.

Junior Johnson arrives at the ceremony in one of his old moonshine cars.

Bill France, Jr. addressing the crowd

Vinay and Ravi Patel and Sue Myrick

Humpy Wheeler

NASCAR great, Bobby Allison taking the stage

Ex. Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR commentator, Winston Kelly.

The Governor finds her seat before the event. Pat McCrory and Mayor Fox seated.

City Councilman Mitchell and Sue

Sue and City Councilman Andy Dulin