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The fastest qualifying lap in NASCAR history was set in 1987, and it’s a record that might never be broken. Who set this record?

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Bill Elliott set the record for the fastest qualifying lap in NASCAR history in 1987 at Talladega Superspeedway. Due to changes in regulations and the introduction of restrictor plates, Elliott’s 212.809 mph record might never be broken.
Bob Riha, Jr. via Getty Images
Bob Riha, Jr. via Getty Images
The fastest qualifying lap in NASCAR history was set in 1987, and it’s a record that might never be broken. Who set this record?
- Jeff Gordon
- Bill Elliott
- Richard Petty
- Dale Earnhardt Sr.
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