About W. H. Atkinson
Lived 1934 – 2010 (aged 75). W. H. Atkinson was an American racing driver.
William Harry Atkinson III (September 16, 1934 – March 15, 2010) was an American auto dealer and stock car racing driver. He competed in one event in the NASCAR Grand National Division, now the NASCAR Cup Series.
Personal life Born in Waycross, Georgia in 1934, Atkinson and his family moved to Bunnell, Florida in 1943, with his father purchasing the Bunnell Motor Company in 1944. A 1952 graduate of Bunnell High School, Atkinson took over the business upon the death of his father in 1962, operating the company until 1975. He also served two terms as a city commissioner in Bunnell.
Atkinson, through the Bunnell Motor Company, sponsored the 1967 Daytona 500-winning car of Mario Andretti.
Death Atkinson died of natural causes on March 15, 2010, at his home in Bunnell. He had been married for 35 years and had three sons and two daughters.
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Who was W. H. Atkinson?
American racing driver (1934–2010)
When was W. H. Atkinson born?
W. H. Atkinson was born on 16 September 1934 in Waycross.
When did W. H. Atkinson die?
W. H. Atkinson died on 15 March 2010 in Bunnell.
What was W. H. Atkinson's occupation?
W. H. Atkinson was a racing driver.
What nationality was W. H. Atkinson?
W. H. Atkinson was American.
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