AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Alan Kulwicki and Matt Kenseth are Wisconsin natives From the America 250 series Daniel Lavender May 31, 2026 May 31, 2026 Updated Jun 23, 2026 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmx? }p$rp#VD fg\J62C 9:DE@CJ E96C6 92G6 366? be C24642C 5C:G6CD H9@ 62C?65 E96 E:E=6 rFA D6C:6D 492>A:@?] %96 DE2E6 :D C6AC6D6?E65 @? E92E =:DE EH:46 3J EH@ }p$rp# w2== @7 u2>6 :?5F4E66Di p=2? zF=H:4<: 2?5 |2EE z6?D6E9]k^AmkAmzF=H:4<:[ 7C@> vC66?7:6=5[ >256 2 ?2>6 7@C 9:>D6=7 :? 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