NCMA announces 2026 North Carolina Motorsports Industry award honorees
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) today announced this year’s class of honorees for the 19th Annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards, headlined by international motorsports legend Mario Andretti as the recipient of the Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award.
The Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award is the highest honor given by the NCMA and is awarded each year to an individual or organization that has greatly advanced the motorsports industry and its reputation through career achievements, contributions, perseverance, and integrity. Andretti’s career accomplishments include the following:
- Four-time INDYCAR National Champion (1965, 1966, 1969, 1984)
- Formula One World Champion (1978)
- Indianapolis 500 winner (1969)
- Daytona 500 winner (1967)
- USAC National Dirt Track Champion (1974)
- International Race of Champions (IROC) Champion (1979)
- Associated Press “Driver of the Century” (1999)
- The only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, and Formula One World Championship
The following award winners, each representing the pinnacle of excellence in their respective categories, will join Andretti in being honored by the NCMA:
- NCMA Philanthropy Award – The Petty Family
- North Carolina Motorsports Industry Award – Venturini Motorsports
- Jim Hunter Memorial Media Award – Dave Moody
“This will be a special night for the motorsports industry,” said NCMA Executive Director Chad Willis. “From Mario Andretti’s historic and global achievements, to the Petty family’s championship legacy and charitable leadership, to the Venturini family’s record-setting success, and Dave Moody’s influential voice in the sport, we are honored to recognize those who have defined excellence across generations of motorsports, both here in North Carolina and around the world.”
For the first time, two of the most legendary figures in motorsports history, Mario Andretti and Richard Petty, will share the stage in a live, moderated conversation, providing a rare and historic moment for the sport. Kyle Petty will host this iconic fireside chat.
The 2026 North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards will be presented on Wednesday, June 3, at the Richardson Ballroom in the Charlotte Convention Center. To sign up to receive event information, click here.
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