About
NASCAR champion at just 23 years of age, he became the youngest to win the Grand National title.
Before Fame
He drove in the local New York circuit before joining NASCAR's 'strictly stock' series.
Trivia
In his championship year, he had five top-5 finishes while accumulating 1,959 points and earning $6,100.
Family Life
His father ran a Chevrolet dealership, where young Bill occasionally helped out.
Associated With
He beat Tim Flock over a dirt track in a 200-lap NASCAR event.
