Hershel McGriff
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| Born: | December 14, 1927 | |
| Birthplace: | Bridal Veil, Oregon | |
| Awards: | 2006 inductee in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America | |
| NASCAR Cup statistics | ||
| 85 races run over 27 years. | ||
| Best Cup Position: | 6th - 1954 (Grand National) | |
| First Race: | 1950 Southern 500 (Darlington) | |
| Last Race: | 1993 Save Mart Supermarkets 300K (Sears Point) | |
| First Win: | 1954 unknown race (Bay Meadows Speedway) | |
| Last Win: | 1954 Wilkes 160 (North Wilkesboro) | |
| Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
| 4 | 31 | 5 |
Hershel McGriff (born December 14, 1927) won four races during his brief career in the NASCAR Grand National (now NEXTEL Cup) series. He was a fixture in the NASCAR's minor league touring series.
[edit] Racing career
He was the winner of the first Mexican Road Race in 1950. [1]
He had his four wins in 1954, his only full season in the Grand National series. He had 17 Top 10 finishes in 24 events, and finished sixth in the final points standings. [2]
His career was highlighted during ESPN's Winter Heat Series coverage of NASCAR Winston West series races in the 1990s.
He became the oldest driver to win a NASCAR feature race when he won a Winston West race in 1989 at the age of 61. His 14 wins at the defunct Riverside International Raceway is the most at NASCAR-sanctioned events. [1]
[edit] Award
He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2006.
McGriff, who retired from driving at age 74 said, "This is fantastic, getting in the Hall of Fame, but, hey, I might not be through yet. When I turn 80 [in two years], I just might go out to a short track and show the young guys that I can still do it." [1]
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