Mace, Hart, Randy Carpenter, William Carpenter, Brown inducted in first class of ARCSOA Hall of Fame

After much deliberation. Some of ARCSOA's main figures throughout history have decided on the first five inductees in the ARCSOA Hall of Fame. In order to enter the Hall of Fame, a driver must have retired from full time competition. So Noah Hart, and Kenny Myatt, two ARCSOA drivers with their names practically etched in the hall of fame already, must wait until they retire from full-time competition. 

William Carpenter Jr.- The founder of the modern day ARCSOA Elite Series. Carpenter of Cape Coral Florida, with ties back to Bay Village Ohio was the great uncle of current ARCSOA Elite Series driver Kenny Myatt. Carpenter initially was the president of the Racing Series of America prior to the dissolution of the American Racing Championship and the Racing Series of America. He then was moved over to the prominent role of leading the ARCSOA developmental series in Season 1. Carpenter was the only person that the ARC series runners and the RSOA series runners could agree on to run the developmental series. After both series capitulated, Carpenter sought to make the developmental series, the permanent mainstay series, rather than the straight developmental series for the ARC and RSOA. Carpenter led ARCSOA from Season 1 till Season 18 when Stephanie Tilton took over the role. Carpenter passed away during the offseason for Season 22. His legacy will always have a profound impact on the history of stock car racing.

Nick Mace- Mankato Minnesota's Nick Mace is the winningest driver in ARCSOA history. Always the life of the party, Mace was known as a driver who's aggression was paramount on the track. In order to win the Season 10 championship, Mace had to essentially bulldoze his way through the field in D.C. Ever since his championship, Mace seemed to back down the aggression a bit and enjoy the party atmosphere with the fans. Always the fan favorite, Mace's 25 wins is virtually untouchable within the near future. Unless your name is Kenny Myatt or Noah Hart. 

Randy Carpenter- No relation to William Carpenter. Randy Carpenter from Maryland was the king of ARCSOA during the awkward middle period of the series life. He won a championship, abiet controversially, and for the longest time was deemed the 5th best driver in ARCSOA history behind the pioneering 4. The usually calm nature and cool demeanor of Carpenter proved his ability. He didn't speak much, and let his driving do the talking. The gentle giant of the paddock is now a Hall of Famer. 

Jacob Hart- Left to run Fuel Brothers racing with his older brother Noah. Jacob Hart from Baxley Georgia was the personification of the good old southern boy. He and his brother were the sole remaining standouts of the old American Racing Championship. Hart has won two championships in his career. He has also won the Indianapolis 250, as well as the American 700. Jacob Hart has done it all, abiet his home race in Road Atlanta. Alongside of Hart's likeness in the Hall of Fame, will they put the famous Hart Family Woodchipper? 

Greg Brown- Canadian Greg Brown is still the youngest champion in ARCSOA history. He was just 3 months younger than Madeline Myatt when she won the Season 23 championship. Greg Brown was known as the volatile and angry Canadian on the grid. You didn't want to anger Greg Brown. For instance, there was an incident at Barber Motorsports Park with Kenny Myatt and a porta-potty. Needless to say, Myatt left the track pretty sore on that day. Brown's career came to an abrupt end, when he passed away in another series event at Daytona.