Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit.

NASCAR enshrined three new members in its Hall of Fame in a ceremony Friday night: Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd and the late Ralph Moody.

When Ricky Rudd and Carl Edwards both left NASCAR after their driving careers ended, they disappeared from the sport, going years before returning to the track. Friday night, it was as if they hadn’t ...