National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame reveals 2026 class

The National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026 inductees. The announcement took place during the Firemen’s Nationals USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

The new inductees are Darren Hagen, Brad Kuhn, Lee Kunzman, Henry Pens, and Glenn “Bud” Trainor.

Darren Hagen is a former USAC national champion with multiple pavement and dirt titles. Brad Kuhn, the 2009 USAC national champion, holds numerous Badger and POWRi titles. Lee Kunzman recorded 16 USAC National Midget wins between 1968 and 1972. Henry Pens was recognized for his success across multiple midget racing divisions, including 24 career United Auto Racing Association victories.