Bill Elliott's Parents

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Bill Elliott parents
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Bill Elliott is an American former professional stock car racing driver who competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Elliott began racing in the Cup Series in 1976 at the Carolina 500, Rockingham, driving a car owned by his father George Elliott. He won 44 races in the Cup Series and secured 320 top 10s and 55 poles. Elliot has raced in 828 races over 37 years before retiring in 2018.

Elliott was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015. He won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award a record 16 times (1984-1988, 1991-2000, 2002). In 2005, the Georgia State Legislature declared October 8 as Bill Eliott Day in Georgia. The NASCAR Hall of Famer was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers (1998), was one of the Motorsports Hall of Fame America (2007), named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers (2023). Elliott has also been honored by the state legislature with a stretch of roadway (the entirety of Georgia State Route 183) in his native Dawson County renamed Elliott Family Parkway.

Who are Bill Elliott’s Parents?

Bill Elliott was born on October 8, 1955, to parents Erving George Elliott Jr. and Mildred Reece. He has two elder brothers - Ernie Elliott (born in 1947) and Dan Elliott (born in 1951).

Who is Bill Elliott’s Mother?

Mildred Elliott (formerly Reece) is Bill Elliott’s mother. No other information about Elliott’s mother is available from any reliable source.

Who is Bill Elliott’s Father?

Erving George Elliott Jr. was Bill Elliott’s father. George was born on April 6, 1924. Bill’s father had a lumber company and enjoyed racing and also created a speed shop where Bill’s brothers used to work. Bill’s father also owned and created a Ford dealership later on, being the first Ford dealership at that time.

FAQs on Bill Elliott's parents

A. Ray Evernham was Bill Elliott’s crew chief.

A. Bill Elliott got divorced in 1990.

A. Bill Elliott was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015.

A. Bill Elliott’s son Chase Elliott is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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