NASCAR Racing: Fastest Lap Time, ken schrader, restrictor plates

Question
What was the fastest lap time on the Datona 500 track. Who set the record and has anyone ever come close to breaking it.

Answer
Fastest qualifying lap at Daytona was in 1987 set by Bill Elliott at 210.364 MPH, a record that will never be close to being beat due to today's restrictor plates. Since the advent of restrictor plates the fastest qualifying lap has been Ken Schrader at 198.823 mph on 2-7-88.