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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 20 > 81-year-old is oldest to compete in NASCAR event

81-year-old is oldest to compete in NASCAR event

By Anne M. Peterson / The Bulletin
July 20, 2009

PORTLAND — Ever the gentleman, Hershel McGriff was good-natured about finishing 13th in a NASCAR-sanctioned race at age 81.

“My competition was faster,” he deadpanned.

Although he certainly would have taken a victory, McGriff seemed nevertheless pleased with his....

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