This is the single greatest honor in the motor vehicle industry, intended to honor a career and/or lifetime achievement. To become a "Hall of Famer" the nominee must be either retired or deceased. Recipients must have significantly impacted the development of the automobile or the motor vehicle industry. Typically, four to eight individuals are inducted each year. Search by: Last NameFirst NameYear Show All:   Sort by NAME or YEAR Inductees Back                Shirley Muldowney (1940 - ) Shirley Muldowney was the first woman licensed to drive a Top Fuel dragster in 1973. She won the NHRA World Championship three times, the IHRA Championship once, and she earned 18 career NHRA victories.