About Carl Williams
Lived 1930 – 1973 (aged 42). Carl Williams was an American engineer.
Carl Williams (August 24, 1930 – February 24, 1973) was an American racecar driver.
Born in Grandview, Missouri, Williams was killed in a motorcycle accident in Kansas City. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1965–1972 seasons, with 63 career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1966–1970 and 1972. He finished in the top-ten 21 times, with his best finish in second position in 1970 at Springfield. He was married to Charlotte Williams and had two children, Linda and Cheryl and four grandchildren Kelli Searing, Melissa Searing, Tony Boyd and Lindsey Wollenberg.
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Who was Carl Williams?
American racing driver
When was Carl Williams born?
Carl Williams was born on 24 August 1930.
When did Carl Williams die?
Carl Williams died on 24 February 1973.
What was Carl Williams's occupation?
Carl Williams was an engineer.
What nationality was Carl Williams?
Carl Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Williams (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Williams. https://biography.guide/carl-williams-engineer/
MLA: "Carl Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-williams-engineer/.
Chicago: "Carl Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-williams-engineer/.
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