RIP Speedy Bill

[BangkokDean]

Just heard that Speedy Bill [SPEEDWAY MOTORS]
Passed away today . that is sad , he was a pioneer in the auto /racing world ,
he will be missed /,just hope his kids keep the business going the way he did
for all those years!

http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.c...rint-cars/legendary-speedy-bill-smith-dies/2/

 

[phantomjock]

That is sad news.
I too hope "Purple" keeps going strong. Speedway Motors has been a wealth of great parts for my build - and systematic account drain. Just got a package the other day.

 

[7t9l82]

yes, my best to speedy bill . he was an icon in the speed equipment business and carried stuff no one else did. he had a good long life and deserves some rest.

 

[68/70Vette]

Surprised after buying just 10's of thousands of car parts over the last 8 years or so, I never heard of him or his business. !!! Wish I would have known.

 

[BangkokDean]

Surprised after buying just 10's of thousands of car parts over the last 8 years or so, I never heard of him or his business. !!! Wish I would have known.

No problem they are still in business....

 

[69427]

Sorry to hear about his passing. I've ordered tons of stuff from Speedway Motors over the years. I used to run into Speedy Bill at the PRI shows, and he always looked just like the pictures in the catalogs (with his trademark hat). IIRC his wife just passed away somewhat recently too.
My bucket list includes stopping in at the museum there.