Bill Dennis (born December 9, 1935) is a former NASCAR driver and rookie of the year in the Grand National Series (now Sprint Cup Series).
[edit] Racing career
Dennis made his debut at age 26 at the 1962 Capital City 300 in the #98 and finished 15th.[1] After three part-time seasons, he attempted a full-time schedule in 1970 and he had five Top 10 finishes for Donlavey Racing.[1] He was given the NASCAR Rookie of the Year award in 1970. He competed full-time for the last time during the following season for Donlavey and had ten Top 10 finishes and a pole position.[1] In 1972 he competed for three teams and earned two Top 5 finishes.[1] He competed in a few races until his last start came in the 1981 World 600. Bill's son Ricky Dennis is the founder of Arena Racing USA and also a former stock car driver.
[edit] Accomplishments
Bill Dennis won the Permatex 300 at Daytona three consecutive years (1972-1973-1974), a feat matched only by the late Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
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