BILL W

Williams Grove Open Circa 2001!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
(Bill W) October 12, 2016 – I’ve considered central Pennsylvania a second home for a long time. The great history there, both racing and of our country, memories of some great racing, and some great friends that I consider family always cross my mind when venturing to PA. more »
Williams Grove Open Circa 2001!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
(Bill W) October 12, 2016 – I’ve considered central Pennsylvania a second home for a long time. The great history there, both racing and of our country, memories of some great racing, and some great friends that I consider family always cross my mind when venturing to PA. more »
The Mopar Million!
Thursday, September 22, 2016
(Bill W) September 22, 2016 – It’s been thirteen years since I’ve visited Eldora in September, but it still seems like yesterday. Thousands flocked (including myself) to see 138 competitors vie for the richest purse in the history of sprint car racing. After giving Donnie Moran $1,000,000 to win in more »
The Spoon!
Friday, September 9, 2016
(Bill W) September 9, 2016 – It was the early 1990’s. I pulled my Ranger into a gas station in Canton, Illinois. I asked the employee behind the counter where I could find Spoon River Speedway. “Take the highway out of town south,” he said. “Take a left at the more »
Special Paint Schemes on Night #1 of the 360 Nationals
Thursday, August 4, 2016
There were some cool paint schemes on the first night of the 360 Nationals. I had to give the nod to Josh Baughman, who had the Lone Star State look on his #17...I didn't get a shot of all the cars.... more »
Dubuque!
Sunday, July 24, 2016
(Bill W) July 24, 2016 – Things have been a little slow at Open Wheel 101 as of late, but that’s about to change. A vacation will do that, and although the middle of the race season isn’t the best time, it came at the perfect time to recharge the more »
Stenhouse at Attica!
Friday, June 17, 2016
(Bill W) June 17, 2016 – Tonight, Ohio Speedweek gets underway at Attica Raceway Park. If the stars align, I’ve been there, but not this year. Fortunately, Tom Myers will be covering a handful of the Ohio Speedweek events this week for the website, starting tonight, so stay tuned. Tonight, more »
A Month in and Still Trucking, Plus This 'N That!
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
(Bill W) June 7, 2016 – Well it’s been a month since we launched www.OpenWheel101.com and I hope everyone is enjoying it! The positive response has been awesome whether it be online or in person at the tracks, and I have to thank everyone who has helped get it off more »
Bill W - We All Win!
Monday, May 23, 2016
(Bill W) May 22, 2016 – What track won? What track lost? Everyone has to know. That must mean something is going right again somewhere. In the case of 410 sprint car racing, it’s everywhere. As of last weekend, things have fully commenced in the Upper Midwest. Two new beautiful more »
"The Thrilla in Knoxvilla"!
Sunday, May 15, 2016
(Bill W) May 15, 2016 - The year was 2006. The rivalry between Billy Alley and Brian Brown was at its peak. The culmination saw the closest point battle in Knoxville Raceway history! This past week, hopefully you were able to see our interview on www.OpenWheel101.com with Billy. Brian broke more »
Tim and Jack!
Monday, May 9, 2016
(Bill W) May 9, 2016 – “It’s Racetime in the Valley Here at Knoxville!” Tim Trier’s voice ran out over the speakers at the Knoxville Raceway one more time last Saturday night, thanks to announcer Tony Bokhoven and videographer Kris Krohn, who dug through his archives. Tim passed away on more »
Bill W - Living the Dream!
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
(Bill W) May 4, 2016 - The first race I ever saw at Knoxville Raceway was really an accident. Doug Wolfgang and car owner Bob Trostle had been on a tear. It was July 9, 1977 and I was a whopping six years old! My parents were not race fans…quite more »
The Green Ranger!
Friday, July 2, 2004
(Bill W) The rust is spreading a bit. The noises are more frequent and a little louder. The knob on the gear shift pops off and vibrates. Dust is thick on the dashboard. The play in the steering wheel is noticeably greater. The gas mileage isn’t what it once was. more »
The Green Ranger!
Friday, July 2, 2004
(Bill W) The rust is spreading a bit. The noises are more frequent and a little louder. The knob on the gear shift pops off and vibrates. Dust is thick on the dashboard. The play in the steering wheel is noticeably greater. The gas mileage isn’t what it once was. more »
Dusty Zomer - No Ordinary Rookie
Friday, June 25, 2004
(Bill W) Watching rookies learn the ropes at Knoxville can be a painful process. The famous half-mile does not usually smile on newcomers. As the tracks get drier, rookies tend to slip, slide and throw out the anchor, if not worse. Eighteen year old, Dusty Zomer, is an exception to that more »
Dusty Zomer - No Ordinary Rookie
Friday, June 25, 2004
(Bill W) Watching rookies learn the ropes at Knoxville can be a painful process. The famous half-mile does not usually smile on newcomers. As the tracks get drier, rookies tend to slip, slide and throw out the anchor, if not worse. Eighteen year old, Dusty Zomer, is an exception to that more »
Knoxville Celebrates 25 Years of Its Hall of Fame
Friday, June 18, 2004
(Bill W) In 1979, the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was born. Eighteen members were inducted. Drivers Greg and Kenny Weld, Kenny Crook, Dean Sylvester, Danny Richardson, Bud McCune, Gordon Woolley, Earl Wagner, Ken Gritz, Dick Sutcliffe and Thad Dosher were enshrined. These eleven drivers accounted for 158 feature wins at more »
Knoxville Celebrates 25 Years of Its Hall of Fame
Friday, June 18, 2004
(Bill W) In 1979, the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was born. Eighteen members were inducted. Drivers Greg and Kenny Weld, Kenny Crook, Dean Sylvester, Danny Richardson, Bud McCune, Gordon Woolley, Earl Wagner, Ken Gritz, Dick Sutcliffe and Thad Dosher were enshrined. These eleven drivers accounted for 158 feature wins at more »
A Look at the 2004 360 Nationals!
Friday, June 11, 2004
(Bill W) Risking doom to whoever I predict to do well, I have decided to take a look at the 360 Nationals. To pick a winner would be foolhardy at best. With those expected to tow to the half-mile this weekend (and the unknown), it is the toughest race of more »
A Look at the 2004 360 Nationals!
Friday, June 11, 2004
(Bill W) Risking doom to whoever I predict to do well, I have decided to take a look at the 360 Nationals. To pick a winner would be foolhardy at best. With those expected to tow to the half-mile this weekend (and the unknown), it is the toughest race of more »

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