About William Cantrell
Lived 1908 – 1996 (aged 87). William Cantrell was an American formula One driver and racing driver.
William "Wild Bill" Cantrell (born in West Point, Kentucky, January 31, 1908 - died January 22, 1996) was a power boat and IndyCar driver.
In 1949, Cantrell won the prestigious hydroplane Gold Cup in Detroit. He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1992 in the power boats category.
Indy 500 results shared drive with Bayliss Levrett
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1950 Richard Palmer Adams Offenhauser L4 GBR MON 50027 * SUI BEL FRA ITA NC 0 1952 Pat Clancy Ewing Offenhauser L4 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0 Indicates shared drive with Bayliss Levrett.
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Who was William Cantrell?
racecar driver
When was William Cantrell born?
William Cantrell was born on 31 January 1908 in West Point.
When did William Cantrell die?
William Cantrell died on 22 January 1996 in Jeffersonville.
What was William Cantrell's occupation?
William Cantrell was a formula One driver and racing driver.
What nationality was William Cantrell?
William Cantrell was American.
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