[69FIREBIRD76MM]

RIP. Bill Rink

Just found out on Facebook stock/supper stock nhra group. ��

[PAUL K]

RIP..... Sad deal! He was good people.

[Elarson]

Fascinating person
Lead the way on the 350 Pontiac power
Blunt speaker
Had some disturbing stories from his time in Vietnam.
Our loss, for sure.

Eric

[Dragncar]

How quick did he get that 350 to go ?
Doing something different is cool in my book.
Sounds like he was a good dude. RIP.

[sdbob]

RIP.Prayers sent.

[CraigG.]

RIP. Blessings to him and his family - Especially honor his service, commitment and sacrifice in Vietnam.

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by Dragncar

How quick did he get that 350 to go ?
Doing something different is cool in my book.
Sounds like he was a good dude. RIP.

I found a few representative times in Stock and Super Stock trim from 5-10 years ago. In Stock trim 11.69-11.75 was typical. In Super Stock trim 10.79-10.85. He was generally in the top 10 qualifiers in races he entered. Multiple time class winner at the US Nationals in both Stock and Super Stock. Multiple time National Record Holder as well. All with the lowly, forgotten Pontiac 350, horrible cylinder heads and intake, Q-jet carburetor and flimsy wet noodle partially counter-weighted crankshaft. Trap RPM well over 8000.

[mgarblik]

Probably should mention that Bill passed away April, 26, 2022. Still nice that he is remembered almost 2 years later for his accomplishments. The racers that compete in class legal NHRA Stock and Super Stock have my utmost respect. Difficult rules to adhere to and parts that have to be used. Orphan brands like our Pontiacs have an especially hard time . Tremendous dedication and lots of $$$ required to be at the top of that mountain.