October 12, 1941
Morgan Shepherd
(Photo; "Morgan Shepherd" by Nascar fan mx)
Born in Ferguson, North Carolina, USA.
He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 89 Chevrolet Camaro for Shepherd Racing Ventures. He is a born again Christian who serves as a lay minister to the racing community. He has been competing in NASCAR for 50 years.
Shepherd became the second-oldest race winner after Harry Gant in 1993, when he won the spring race at Atlanta at the age of 51 years, 4 months, and 27 days.
Shepherd became the oldest driver to lead an Xfinity Series race at the age of 70 when he led 3 laps in the 2012 Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway. He was also the oldest to start a Sprint Cup race at the 2014 Camping World RV Sales 301 at age 72.
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