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Fastest NASCAR qualifying lap

The current fastest nascar qualifying lap record is 212.8 mph, held by Bill Elliott, set on April 30, 1987. Last checked October 10, 2026.

212.8

mph

Bill Elliott

Talladega, Alabama, United States, 1987

Holder
Bill Elliott
Record
212.8 mph
Metric
342.5 km/h
Exact figure
212.809 mph
Location
Talladega, Alabama, United States
Date set
April 30, 1987
Recognized by
NASCAR
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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