Bill Felker passes

Ricky Clark · 09-14-2009, 02:19 PM

Just got word that Bill Felker former IHRA tech man & Engine Builder passed away early this morning. Please keep his family in your prayers. Here is a small article I just found

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/artic...,%2063,%20Dies

Ricky, Sarah & Gracie Clark

X-TECH MAN · 09-14-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky Clark

Just got word that Bill Felker former IHRA tech man & Engine Builder passed away early this morning. Please keep his family in your prayers. Here is a small article I just found

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/artic...,%2063,%20Dies

Ricky, Sarah & Gracie Clark

Im sorry to hear this news. I remember his runner up at INDY and he was an inspiration to me before I began my time as a tech inspector. I worked with him in IHRA and found the man to be a gentle and genuine soul. We had a lot of laughs together at the races and I am glad to have called him a friend.
Terry

Mike Keener · 09-14-2009, 05:26 PM

So sorry to hear this news. Bill and I have known each other since our SS days back in 1972. Bill was also a great help in getting me get back into Stock Eliminator in late 1991.

My best to Sandy and AJ...

Mike Keener
Team Checkmate Race Cars

TOM KASCH · 09-14-2009, 05:29 PM

I knew Bill was sick but no one called me , as from 1973 to 76 Bill built our engines & built our 69 Camaro.
WE were at Mr Pennington house with him many times, a true racer and friend this makes me very said. But he is out of pain and looking down . Save me a good pit spot Bill !

TOM KASCH · 09-14-2009, 06:04 PM

here is our family at Bills grandfathers house Mr Pennington who he live with.
Also Kenny Schindler, our son Mike & Tony, withour 68 Camaro , now restored. The other cars at Bill's ss/ha 68 , his 68 ss/h stick, & kenny's ss-g stick.
Mr Pennington is the older man in the back.
The girl in the picture in staging lane is his wife Sandy. 1975 picture

TOM KASCH · 09-14-2009, 06:40 PM

At the 75 NHRA winternationals Bill & I {running 1 of his engines} had to change class from ss/ha to ss/ga because NHRA upped the 396-325 H.P.,

Bill said to me," why don't we get a 69 body for you & you run ss/ha & I'll stay in ss/ga. He found me this 69 and he pulled the drive train out of the 68 & put it in the 69.
I only won 1 NHRA ss/ha class with that car , but was class r/u 5 times , set the AHRA & IHRA class records won class in both with the car Bill built for us.......

GOD's speed to our friend..............

Tracy Robbins · 09-15-2009, 08:13 AM

Sorry to hear of Bills passing. Years ago, when he was working w/ Bo Butner we struck up a conversation at the IHRA race in Bradenton. He was so willing to give me advice on the carb set up for my combination...I tried what he suggested and it worked flawlessly. I haven't seen him in quite a few years, that's my loss for sure. God speed Bill.

09-14-2009, 02:19 PM	#1
Ricky Clark Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, KY Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bill Felker passes Just got word that Bill Felker former IHRA tech man & Engine Builder passed away early this morning. Please keep his family in your prayers. Here is a small article I just found http://www.allheadlinenews.com/artic...,%2063,%20Dies Ricky, Sarah & Gracie Clark

09-14-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Bill Felker passes So sorry to hear this news. Bill and I have known each other since our SS days back in 1972. Bill was also a great help in getting me get back into Stock Eliminator in late 1991. My best to Sandy and AJ... Mike Keener Team Checkmate Race Cars __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

09-14-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Bill Felker passes I knew Bill was sick but no one called me , as from 1973 to 76 Bill built our engines & built our 69 Camaro. WE were at Mr Pennington house with him many times, a true racer and friend this makes me very said. But he is out of pain and looking down . Save me a good pit spot Bill ! Attached Thumbnails

09-14-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Bill Felker passes here is our family at Bills grandfathers house Mr Pennington who he live with. Also Kenny Schindler, our son Mike & Tony, withour 68 Camaro , now restored. The other cars at Bill's ss/ha 68 , his 68 ss/h stick, & kenny's ss-g stick. Mr Pennington is the older man in the back. The girl in the picture in staging lane is his wife Sandy. 1975 picture Attached Thumbnails

09-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#6
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Bill Felker passes At the 75 NHRA winternationals Bill & I {running 1 of his engines} had to change class from ss/ha to ss/ga because NHRA upped the 396-325 H.P., Bill said to me," why don't we get a 69 body for you & you run ss/ha & I'll stay in ss/ga. He found me this 69 and he pulled the drive train out of the 68 & put it in the 69. I only won 1 NHRA ss/ha class with that car , but was class r/u 5 times , set the AHRA & IHRA class records won class in both with the car Bill built for us....... GOD's speed to our friend.............. Attached Thumbnails

09-15-2009, 08:13 AM	#7
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Bill Felker passes Sorry to hear of Bills passing. Years ago, when he was working w/ Bo Butner we struck up a conversation at the IHRA race in Bradenton. He was so willing to give me advice on the carb set up for my combination...I tried what he suggested and it worked flawlessly. I haven't seen him in quite a few years, that's my loss for sure. God speed Bill. __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766