Bill Shannon
Nominated by John Sullivan and Eric Arnett
Bill Shannon and grandson Jody Shannon standing in front of Bobby
Allison's car at Michigan International Speedway.
Bill Shannon, Jody Shannon and "Wild Bill" Elliott at Jeffco Speedway,
Jefferson, Ga.
Bill Shannon and Bobby Bowswer prior to the start of the Arca 200 at
Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1998.
Bill Shannon sits behind the wheel of "The Man in Blacks" ride in 1998.
Bill Shannon went to his first race in 1949 at Glen Este
Speedway in Glen Este, Ohio which was just a few blocks from
his home. After some time off Bill and Wanda attended
Northern Kentucky Speedway (Florence) and were hooked
again. They were both very involved in C.A.R. Fan Club and
Bill served as the clubs President. Bill also served as a flagman
at Brown County Ohio, Lawrenceburg Indiana, Whitewater
Valley (Union County), Indiana, Tri County(Queen City)
Ohio, Springfield Ohio, and Florence Kentucky Speedways.
They are both great race fans and wouldn't change a thing.
They have made thousands of friends and wouldn't trade that
for the World. Bill and Wanda Shannon have been married
since October 9th, 1954. They have 2 children. Terri, and
Chuck. They also have 4 Grandchildren. More photos and full
interview coming soon.......

FAVORITE TRACK: Tri County Speedway West Chester,
Ohio

FAVORITE RACE: Love to many to pick one.

FAVORITE DRIVER: I could never just pick one.  I made so
many great friends it wouldn't be fair to pick.

Memorable Moment: I guess I will never forget getting Hit
and blinded in one eye by a rock flagging at Florence
Speedway in Union, KY, all the friends Wanda and I have
made, and all the great racing.

ANYTHING YOU WOULD CHANGE: I wouldn't change a
thing. Think about how far it has come.

IF YOU HAD A VOTE FOR THE NATIONAL DIRT LATE
MODEL HALL OF FAME: Ralph Latham, Vern Lefevers

TRACKS ATTENDED:

OHIO
Eldora
Glen Este.....Closed
Tri County....Closed
Brown County
Southern Ohio
Cincinnati Race Bowl...Closed
Cloumbus Motor
Springfield
Dayton...Closed
Middletown....Closed
New Bremen
Muskingum
KC
Kil Kare
Highpoint....Closed
Oasis....Closed
Mt. Orab...Closed
Washington CH...Closed
Toledo

KENTUCKY
Florence/NKS
KIR....Closed
Kentucky Motor
Hazard

INDIANA
Brownstown
Lawrenceburg
Union County/WWVS
Twin Cities....Closed
Indianapolis
IRP
Indianapolis Fairgrounds
Salem
Winchester
Ft. Wayne
Anderson

TENNESSEE
Bristol
Nashville
Memphis

WEST VIRGINA
Pennsboro

ILLINOIS
Springfield
DuQuoin

WISCONSIN
milwaukee

IOWA
Knoxville

COLORADO
Colorado Springs

TEXAS
Texas Motor

FLORIDA
Daytona
Volusia
New Smyrna

PENNSYLVANIA
Pocono

GEORGIA
JeffCo
Atlanta

ALABAMA
Talledega

MICHIGAN
Michigan Int.
Berlin

NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte