81-year-old qualifies for NASCAR West series race

PORTLAND, Ore. – 81-year-old Hershel McGriff has become the oldest
driver to take part in a national NASCAR series race after qualifying
for a Camping World West Series event at Portland International
Raceway.

McGriff took part in Sunday's pre-race qualifying but made the race as
one of 26 drivers competing for 28 spots in the field.

McGriff has not raced in a NASCAR series event since 2002.

In a career that has spanned six decades, he won four NASCAR Cup
races, and 37 races on the West series.He is a member of the
Motorsports Hall of Fame.

The Bi-Mart Salute to the Troops 125 at Portland's road course was
scheduled later Sunday.

So whats everones thought on this this is pretty amazing

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Andy B. wrote:
Good for Hershel but everytime I see an old bloke behind the wheel it just
makes me think competition isn't strong enough in the series.

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Chad

Andy B. wrote:
My thought is you are about 3 weeks behind.