Hershel Eldridge McGriff Sr. (born December 14, 1927) is an American professional stock car racing driver. A long-time competitor in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, formerly known as the Winston West Series, he won the series' 1986 championship, and is also a four-time winner in Grand National competition.

In 2009, Hershel McGriff aged 81, broke his own standing record to become the oldest driver to win and or race Nascar. McGriff took on three road courses during the months of June and July (Infineon, Miller Motorsports and Portland), and on July 19, 2009, raced to …

Hershel McGriff exhibited a competitive passion that lasted longer than any driver in NASCAR history. His first race was the 1950 Southern 500, in the NASCAR Cup Series' sophomore season, at the age of 22. His final NASCAR race was at Tucson Speedway in the NASCAR Pro Series West – in 2018 at the age of 90.

Jan 19, 2023 · Oregon racer and Class of 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee competed on race tracks for 68 years. No one has had a longer driving career than Oregon native McGriff, who is one of three racers newly enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

May 16, 2022 · Born on December 14, 1927, the 94-year-old McGriff spent the vast majority of his career racing on the West Coast, where he made quite a name for himself. Here are 10 fun facts about McGriff, the oldest living individual elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Jan 13, 2025 · A look at NASCAR driver Hershel McGriff. He is 97 years old and his last race was in 2018 at the age of 90. He had four Cup wins, all in 1954.

One of the most charismatic personalities in NASCAR history-he was voted the most popular driver in the Winston West series for 12 consecutive seasons from 1981 to 1992-McGriff has a word of warning for today's crop of drivers.

Hershel McGriff won four races during his brief career in the NASCAR Grand National series. He also won the Carrera Panamericana and many other races in a carreer that spanned six decades.

Jan 19, 2023 · West Coast driver Hershel McGriff will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall Friday along with Matt Kenseth and Kirk Shelmerdine.

McGriff Motorsports NASCAR Hall of Fame, Motorsports Hall of Fame, Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame, Most popular driver 12 years running. Oldest driver to win &/or race Nascar.