Bill Seifert
Encyclopedia
Bill Seifert is a retired NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series who raced from 1966
to 1979
.
, LeeRoy Yarbrough
, and Cecil Gordon
. The Seifert-owned vehicles managed to gain eight finishes in the top five and seventy-one finishes in the top ten. Total earnings for all the vehicles owned by Bill Seifert were $467,360 USD ($ in today's money) after racing 57130.7 miles (91,942.7 km); which is the equivalent of 65,738 laps.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Sprint Cup Series who raced from 1966
1966 in NASCAR
1966 in NASCAR evolved into the first of three NASCAR Grand National championships for David Pearson, whose 15 wins through the season was second only to Tim Flock's 18 victories in 1955 at that time. NASCAR allowed the return of the Chrysler Hemi engine in 1966, and at the same time Ford decided...
to 1979
1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
The 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Series began on Sunday, January 14 and ended on Sunday, November 18. Richard Petty won his seventh and final Winston Cup championship, winning by 11 points over Darrell Waltrip...
.
Summary
Seifert raced 41,875 laps for 33835.4 miles (54,452.7 km). His grand total for race winnings is $147,831 USD ($ in today's money). Seifert's average career start is 21st and his average career finish is 19th. Bill Seifert was also a NASCAR owner from 1966 to 1973, providing rides to notable drivers like Cale YarboroughCale Yarborough
William Caleb "Cale" Yarborough , is a farmer, businessman and former NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver and owner. He is one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships...
, LeeRoy Yarbrough
LeeRoy Yarbrough
Lonnie "LeeRoy" Yarbrough was a NASCAR racer. His best season was 1969 when he won seven races, tallied 21 finishes in the top-ten and earned $193,211...
, and Cecil Gordon
Cecil Gordon
Cecil Gordon was a NASCAR driver. He is not related to Sprint Cup driver Jeff Gordon although the two drivers drove in car number 24....
. The Seifert-owned vehicles managed to gain eight finishes in the top five and seventy-one finishes in the top ten. Total earnings for all the vehicles owned by Bill Seifert were $467,360 USD ($ in today's money) after racing 57130.7 miles (91,942.7 km); which is the equivalent of 65,738 laps.