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 Coastal
181 is proud to announce the upcoming release of the
much-anticipated autobiography of Bill Wimble, one of the most
respected figures in American racing.
The two-time NASCAR National Sportsman Champion spins tales of his
incredible journey from a New York dairy farm near the Canadian
border to the short tracks and superspeedways along the East Coast,
to his honored career as an entrepreneur in New York and Florida.
I’LL NEVER BE LAST AGAIN is an American success story, full
of poignant messages for all of us.
Bill Wimble drove his first race at Canton, NY's St. Lawrence
Speedway in 1951, driving a '36 Ford that he and his brother bought
for $50. They built the racecar on the family farm, working late at
night after the evening chores were done. The following year, 1952,
saw him take down his first win, at Ottowa, in Ontario, Canada.
Wimble won his first track championship at Plattsberg, in 1955. In
all, Wimble won 14 track championships at 8 different tracks. Add to
his resume 5 New York State Championships, and 2 Connecticut State
Championships under the Nascar banner.
Bill progressed to racing in
the prestigious Nascar Sportsman division, where he raced against
drivers like Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough. It was no surprise
when he won the Sportsman (currently known as the Busch Series)
championship in 1960, then tied for the title in '61.
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Bill behind the
wheel of the legendary #33.
John Grady Photo |
Awards that Bill has won throughout his
career include the John Naughton Memorial Sportsman Award in
'63, Champion spark Plug's Buddy Schuman Award in '64, and
Kodak's All-time Greats Award in '72.
Bill loved racing on the dirt at Stafford. "I used to work in
the hayfield till noon on Friday, take a bath, pack and drive
330 miles to Stafford to race. It made a long day but I loved
every minute of it."
During the 1967 season, Wimble competed at three New York
tracks, Utica-Rome, Albany-Saratoga, and Fonda. In true Wimble
fashion, he won championships at all three tracks. Bill
dominated at Fonda in the 60's, winning 5 track championships
between 1960 and '67. |
Bill Wimble is a member of the New England Auto
Racers' Hall of Fame (NEAR), plus the New York Stock Car
Association, Fonda Speedway, Dirt Motorsports, and Eastern Press
Association Halls of Fame, and is a member of Daytona's Living
Legends of Auto Racing.
To those who order before July 22nd.,
Coastal 181 is offering a Special Pre-Publication offer of Free
Shipping, PLUS an Autographed copy of I’LL
NEVER BE LAST AGAIN, – My
journey from dirt-poor dairy farmer to NASCAR National Champion to
Lifelong Entrepreneur.
To
take advantage of this Special
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