Arrow-right Camera
The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Driven to race at 81

At 81, Hershel McGriff’s reasoning for making a racing comeback came down to a simple question: Why not? “I haven’t had anyone tell me that I’m crazy,” he laughs. McGriff will attempt to qualify for a NASCAR Camping World West Series race today at Portland International Raceway. If he does, he will become the oldest driver to compete in a national NASCAR series race. “I guess it’s a new venture in my career,” he said. McGriff feels good about Portland, considering he is the defending champion at PIR. He won on the road course in 1986 the last time the series – then known as Winston West – visited the track. During his career he competed in 85 races on the NASCAR Cup series, winning four.

– Associated Press