The start of the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016. (IMS Archives Photo)
The start of the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016. (IMS Archives Photo)
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May 22, 2019

Bill Simpson on track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1974. (IMS Archives Photo)
Bill Simpson on track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1974. (IMS Archives Photo)

Bill Simpson

The founder of Simpson Performance Products, Bill Simpson started his career in motorsports behind the steering wheel. He competed in the 1974 Indianapolis 500, starting 20th and finishing 13th.