We learned with great pleasure that Hershel McGriff is now a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The induction ceremony was held on August 17th, 2006 in Novi, Michigan.
Attending were such greats as Bobby Unser, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and Junior Johnson.
Having set many records, like wining the first Carrera Panamericana in 1950 and the Winston West Championship in 1986, and raced twice in the 24 hours of Le Mans, Hershel has lived in Motorsports through more decades than even the toughest Diesel engine would last. During the ceremony, Hershel McGriff announced that he would go out on a short track for his 80s birthday, in two years from now. Hmm, we may have a better suggestion for a place to race in 2008 !
