Bill Homeier

Bill Homeier (August 31, 1918 Rock Island, Texas – May 5, 2001 Houston, Texas) was an American racecar driver.

Homeier drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1953–1955 and 1958–1960 seasons with 14 starts, including the 1954 and 1960 Indianapolis 500 races. He was a relief driver for Walt Faulkner in the 1955 Indianapolis 500. He finished in the top-ten five times, with his best finish in fifth position, in 1959 at Sacramento. He holds a unique record from the 1954 Indianapolis 500; he finished in last place, but completed 74 laps, the most for a last place finisher.

Indianapolis 500 results YearCarStartQualRankFinishLapsLedRetired195451 18 138.948 11 33 74 0 Crash Pits195577 - - - 5 ? ? Running*196039 31 141.248 32 13 200 0 RunningTotals 274 0

World Championship career summary The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Homeier participated in three World Championship races, scoring one World Championship point.