* Bill commenced his auto racing career at the age of sixteen. At that time, he joined the Vancouver Island Track Racing Association (V.I.T.R.A.)

* His 28 year driving history saw him competing in Jalopies, Stockers, B-Modifieds, Stock Cars and Super Stocks.

* Early in his career, he drove Stock Cars for Andre Cottyn, the owner of Western Speedway.

* Bill won the Rose City Cup in Portland, Oregon in 1960.

* Bill married Connie on June 17, 1961 (and yes, he wanted the ceremony to occur at the Speedway, but Connie put her foot down and said "No".) That same night, Andre Cottyn sold the race car.

* Bill built a new car, with a Grant King engine. It was his best year.

* In 1963, Bill was voted the Most Popular Driver at Western Speedway.

* Bill traded the piano he loved to play for a new race car in 1975. It appeared that he loved the race car better than the piano.

* Bill became the President of the Vancouver Island Track Racing Association (VITRA) in 1984 and again in 1986.

* He build a new race car for his son, Bill Jr., to race. This occurred after Bill Sr. had hurt his neck after two bad car accidents.

* Bill became President of the Pro Stock Car series in 1991 and carried on in an Executive capacity with this organization.

* He also tried his hand at the Stareter's position for this series.

* The family tradition continues, with sons Bill Jr. and Bart showing their talent behind the wheel of race cars.

* The 1999 Racing Season saw Bill taking on the biggest challenge of his racing history as he became the co-promoter of Western Speedway. This challenge will continue into the millenium and wife Connie will be by his side managing the
concession stands and doing the books.

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