Bill Dennis

Infobox NASCAR driver


Name = William Dennis
Birthdate = birth date and age|1935|12|9
Best_Cup_Pos = 18th - 1971 (Winston Cup)
Cup_Top_Tens = 21
Cup_Poles = 1
First_Cup_Race = 1962 Captiol City 300 (Richmond)
Last_Cup_Race = 1981 World 600 (Charlotte)
Awards = 1970 Grand National Rookie of the Year
Years_In_Cup = 12
Total_Cup_Races = 83

Bill Dennis is a former NASCAR driver. He made his debut at age 26 at the 1962 Capital City 300 in the#98 and finished 15th. After a couple of part-time runs, he attempted a full-time schedule in 1970, winning Rookie of the Year with Donlavey Racing. Unfortunately, he was injured a few years later and never displayed his potential. 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.

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.