Bill Shirey
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Bill Shirey is a retired NASCAR
Winston Cup Series driver who accomplished three finishes in the "top ten" (1970 Richmond 500, 1971 Asheville 300, and 1971 Kingsport 300) and has driven for 9588 laps - the equivalent of 7398.2 miles (11,906.2 km). He started 24th on average and also finished an average of 24th place. Shirey attempted to qualify for the 1971 Daytona 500
and the 1972 Miller High Life 500
but failed. His total earnings from his NASCAR career were $30,395 - putting him well outside the multimillionaire range of today's NASCAR stars.
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...
Winston Cup Series driver who accomplished three finishes in the "top ten" (1970 Richmond 500, 1971 Asheville 300, and 1971 Kingsport 300) and has driven for 9588 laps - the equivalent of 7398.2 miles (11,906.2 km). He started 24th on average and also finished an average of 24th place. Shirey attempted to qualify for the 1971 Daytona 500
1971 Daytona 500
The 1971 Daytona 500 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series event held on February 14, 1971 at the Daytona International Speedway spanning on a paved oval track. All of the racing action commenced during daytime hours and ended prior to dusk since there was no lighting available until at least the 1998...
and the 1972 Miller High Life 500
1972 Miller High Life 500
The 1972 Miller High Life 500 is a NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing event that took place on March 5, 1972 at Ontario Motor Speedway in the American community of Ontario, California.-Summary:...
but failed. His total earnings from his NASCAR career were $30,395 - putting him well outside the multimillionaire range of today's NASCAR stars.