Bill Dennis

Bill Dennis (born December 9, 1935) is an American former NASCAR driver and rookie of the year in the Winston Cup Series.

Racing career Dennis made his debut at the age of 26 at the 1962 Capital City 300 in the No. 98 and finished fifteenth. After three part-time seasons, he attempted a full-time schedule in 1970 and he had five top-ten finishes for Donlavey Racing. He was given the NASCAR Rookie of the Year award in 1970. He competed full-time for the last time during the following season for Donlavey and had ten top-ten finishes and a pole position. In 1972, he competed for three teams and earned two top-five finishes. He competed in a few races until his last start came in the 1981 World 600.

Accomplishments

Dennis won the Permatex 300 at Daytona three consecutive years (1972–1974), a feat matched only by Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and later surpassed by Tony Stewart, who won four consecutive from 2008 to 2011.

Personal life

Bill's son Ricky Dennis is the founder of Arena Racing USA and also a former stock car driver. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada but was raised and lived in Tappahannock, Virginia.