Tommie Elliott, in 1951, became the youngest NASCAR race starter at Altamont, New York. Elliott was 15 years, 7 months and 5 days old.
5. Youngest NASCAR national series race starter
Morgan Shepherd was 72 years, 9 months and 25 days old, in 2014, when he finished 39th in the Camping World RV Sales 301 premier series race at New Hampshire
4. Oldest NASCAR national series race starter
Hall of Famer Bill Elliott set an all-time NASCAR qualifying record in 1987 Winston 500 at Talladega. He clocked in 212.809 mph in 2.66 miles track.
3. Fastest qualifying run
Hall of Famer Bobby Isaac holds the record. He had 11 poles in 1969.
2. Most pole wins in a single season
Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett won the 1965 Southern 500 by 14 laps.