Does anybody have any idea with proof to back it up of the fastest timed lap in a race set-up car was? ?

Question

I'm aksing for Nascar sprint/nextel/winston only and if you have a link it would be appreciated.MPH and what track please.

Answer 1

that was in qualifying setup not race setup. Chances are strong that Bill still holds the record though in race setup too...that team was nearly untouchable on the superspeedways for five years or so.

Answer 2

Top 3 Fastest Speeds

1. Bill Elliott's 212.809 MPH lap at Talladega in 1987

2. Bill Elliott's 210.364 MPH lap at Daytona in 1987

3. Geoffrey Bodine's 197.478 MPH lap at Atlanta in 1997

Since 2000

1. Brian Vickers' 196.235 MPH lap at Texas Motor Speedway 2006

2. Ryan Newman's 194.690 MPH lap at Atlanta Motor Speedway 2005

3. Ryan Newman's 194.232 MPH lap at Michigan International Speedway 2005

Answer 3

I always thought it was Bill Elliott at Talladega; and the exact speed was 212.809 May 3rd 1987, he also set the record at Talladega in 1986 212.229 May 4th...However, it turns out that Russ Wicks now has the title...see the following link:

Answer 4

I don,t think that Bonneville counts...I,d say Bill E...