The American racer Hershel McGriff and his wife, Sherrie McGriff, have been together for decades. Even in his 90s, the NASCAR driver loves spending time with his wife.
The professional stock car racing driver Hershel McGriff shares a loving relationship with his wife, Sherrie McGriff.
Throughout his life, Sherrie has always been his biggest supporter. Additionally, the couple enjoys attending various racing events and ceremonies together.
A NASCAR Hall of Famer and a soon to be Hall of Famer…
— Josh Hamilton (@joshahamilton) June 7, 2023
Hershel McGriff was one of two NASCAR drivers to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Bill France Sr in 1976!! pic.twitter.com/4sep3mt5mi
In January 2023, Hershel was added to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. And during the ceremony, his wife was right by his side, supporting him.
Also, in 2015, Sherrie surprised Hershel by driving to Phoenix to support him during a race. People praised her for supporting her husband even after many years of marriage.
Additionally, the pair has two children: a son named Hershel McGriff Jr. and a daughter named Debbie. Similarly, they have a great relationship with their children.
Hershel McGriff has achieved great success in his racing career, thanks to his wife!
Hershel McGriff developed a passion for racing at a young age and started his career as a racer in 1945, just after World War II. Similarly, he won the first Carrera Panamericana in 1950, and as a result, he started becoming popular.
During the competition, he met with Bill France, Sr., the founder of NASCAR. And, Bill asked him to come to the United States to race in NASCAR races. Hershel took the opportunity and joined the racing company in 1954.
Hershel McGriff a 95 year old badass that was on his Motorcycle when he found out he was going into the NASCAR Hall of Fame 🏁🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XQOovi2oOa
— Kirt Achenbach (@Kirt_Achenbach) January 21, 2023
In the same year, he won four Grand National Series races, making him a serious contender. Additionally, he finished sixth in the standings, which was a better average finish than the winner, Lee Petty.
However, in 1955, he decided to take a break from racing and returned home to spend more time with his family. As a result, fans became worried that he would never return to the race tracks.
Hershel proved his fans wrong by returning to racing in 1967, nearly ten years later. After his return, he won a race at Riverside International Raceway.
Additionally, he continued to race into his 90s and became the oldest driver to start a NASCAR-sanctioned race in 2018.
In Case You Did Not Know
- Hershel McGriff was added to the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame in 2002. Also, in 2006, he earned a place in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
- Similar to him, his son, Hershel Jr., and his granddaughter, Mariah, are also professional racers.
- In 1989, he set a record as the oldest driver to win in a NASCAR main event.
