Get ready hardcore race fans, NASCAR is set to announce the 25 nominees for the 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame class this Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 8 pm ET, live on SPEED-TV.

NASCAR.com will feature a series of “NASCAR Says” blogs begining Tuesday, with fan interaction encouraged. View the blogs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at noon to learn six of the nominees prior to Thursday's announcement.

Fans visiting NASCAR.com can also vote for their choice of candidates for induction into the Hall of Fame. The fan vote definitely weighed heavily in the selection of the inaugural class of 2010.

Tune to SIRIUS NASCAR Radio Thursday eveing for a nomination special from 7 pm until 10 pm ET.

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