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Updated 05/23/2012 09:07 PM

Rusty Wallace heads NASCAR Hall of Fame group

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CHARLOTTE – The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its fourth class of inductees on Wednesday, and in doing so, made a some history of their own.

Owner Leonard Wood and drivers Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas and Buck Baker joined Wallace in the hall's fourth class.

Baker was tied with Fireball Roberts for the fifth spot after voting, so a second vote was held to determine the final position. NASCAR Chairman Brian France said it was the first time since the hall began that the panel had to break a tie.

Wallace won 55 Sprint Cup races in 706 starts and won the 1989 championship. He now works as a broadcaster.

The five men will be inducted in ceremonies at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in February.

News 14 Carolina Sports Director Mike Solarte was on hand for the announcement.