Bill Rink (multiple NHRA winner and Record holder in his 74 GTO) Passes Away
 

Bill Rink, a one of a kind, Pontiac racer has passed away. For anyone who has ever met him , he always left a genuine impression. A no BS, tell it like it is guy, tenacious racer and winner with Pontiac power. His 74 GTO was a class dominant car in NHRA Stock class and a top performer in NHRA Super Stock as well. A beautiful car, he worked very hard at making it the best in class at every event. He was a Vietnam era Army Ranger and a straight shooter. Funny, helpful and loyal. He had a decades, long, multiple class winning relationship with Parsons Racing Engines in Dayton, where I first met him. He was also a big Arnie Beswick supporter, providing help for Arnie earlier in his career. He will be missed as a "Pontiac warrior", and a good friend. RIP.

I had the opportunity to have a long talk with Bill at Norwalk last year; about a wide range of topics. Wow, am I glad I didn't put that off "for another day". You just don't know when chances in life are gone.

RIP Bill.

Eric

Wow....sad deal. RIP

RIP. Prayers sent.

Big loss for many people for sure. Sadly it seems like for every ten great ones that pass maybe one fills the shoes.

Rest in peace Bill.
Thanks for promoting Pontiacs!