Who is the oldest active NASCAR driver?

Norm Benning (January 16, 1952 – Present)

Norm Benning has been competing in NASCAR since 1989 and is the oldest driver who is currently still active in the sport as of 2022.

Is Kevin Harvick the oldest NASCAR driver?

He finished 4th in the race and 3rd in the final standings. With the retirements of Dale Jr. and Matt Kenseth, Harvick and his long-time rival Jimmie Johnson became the oldest full-time drivers in the Cup Series.

Who is the oldest living NASCAR driver?

Lloyd Moore, NASCAR's oldest living driver, attended the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame's "A Night with Kyle Petty Dinner and Racing Collectibles Auction" on Monday, December 11, 2006, at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. Moore, now 94 years old and still resides near his hometown of Frewsburg, NY.

Who is the oldest driver in today's Daytona 500?

That's right, the 66-year-old Thompson will be behind the wheel of the black number 66 Ford — the same car that ran as the No. 43 by former Richard Petty driver Aric Almirola in last year's D-500 – in the 6oth running of NASCAR's Super Bowl.

Is Kevin Harvick retiring?

Time waits for no one, and even as Kevin Harvick has continued to perform at a high level well into his mid-40s, it hasn't waited for him either.

Who is the oldest active Nascar driver?

Who is the oldest driver in NASCAR in 2021?

Hershel McGriff currently holds the record for being the oldest person to compete in a NASCAR race at the age of 90 years, 4 months, 21 days.

Who is the smallest NASCAR driver?

Height doesn't mean a thing when it comes to NASCAR

Rex White, a 5-foot-4, 135-pound racer, proved being small in stature can get you to the pinnacle of the sport. White, 90, is the shortest champion in NASCAR history.

Who has the longest career in NASCAR?

What does Ernie Irvan do now?

Now in retirement Irvan spends time with his family and still is involved in racing. “I still miss racing every day,” Irvan said. “But now I help my son Jared in his driving career and it's rewarding to watch him learn and be successful. He's so much better a driver than I ever was.”

What is Ken Schrader doing now?

Kenneth Schrader (born May 29, 1955) is an American professional racing driver. He currently races on local dirt and asphalt tracks around the country while driving part-time in the ARCA Racing Series, as well as at Eldora Speedway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Who is the youngest driver to win the NASCAR championship?

Jeff Gordon is the youngest champion of a major NASCAR tournament! Jeff Gordon was 24-years-old when crowned champion.

Who is the youngest driver in NASCAR 2022?

Wood Brothers Racing driver Harrison Burton (21) is the youngest NASCAR driver competing in Sunday's Daytona 500. Harrison Burton left the Joe Gibbs Racing team, where he competed in the Xfinity Series, to move up to the Cup Series in 2022 with Wood Brothers Racing.

Who is driving the 88 car in 2021?

Outlook: Ives will shift with driver Alex Bowman from the No. 88 to the No. 48 for the 2021 season. The two have teamed up for two wins and three playoff appearances in as many years.

Who is the oldest driver in the 2022 Daytona 500?

The team pulled Greg Biffle out of semi-retirement and at 52, Biffle will be the oldest driver in the field Sunday when he makes his 15th career Daytona 500 start.

Is Bubba Wallace full Black?

The Alabama native is currently the only full-time Black driver to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series and is the first African-American to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

What NASCAR driver is not married?

Chase Elliott isn't married, though he is reportedly dating Kaylie Green.

Does Jeff Gordon still own the 48 car?

But there's more to his car ownership portfolio than that. Gordon is also listed as the co-owner of the No. 48 car that was driven by Jimmie Johnson and is currently driven by Alex Bowman.

Is Ryan Newman retiring from NASCAR?

Newman later confirmed that he had no plans to race in the Cup Series in 2022, telling SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he not only planned to race at “the grassroots level” but that his options are now “just for fun.” But SRX recently announced that the 20-year stock car veteran will run the full 2022 schedule.

Who is the most wealthiest NASCAR driver?

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. earns the ranking of the wealthiest NASCAR driver, with an estimated net worth of $300 million.