Posted by Theresa Team member SS#41 on November 15, 1999 at 20:51:33:
To all Wild Bill's family and fans,
Wild Bill was more than just a racecar driver, he was a father, a husband, and a friend to many people. He raced because he loved it, and he knew how much joy he brought to so many of us that watched him, and cheered him on every week.
We have been Wild Bill fans for many years, and some of my fondest memories will be my cousin, myself, and all Bill's friends, family, and fans, cheering him on every saturday night. He had courage that I can say I do not have. To get out there every saturday night, and race the figure 8, is an accomplishment that not many of us can claim.
I never really knew Bill on a personal level, but all of us here at Team Kowalke will always be thankful to him for getting out there each and every weekend, and sharing his love of racing with each and every one of us.
I have always believed that when we think of those that have died, the dead can hear our thoughts. Knowing this, if I could have only 1 wish for Bill, it would be for everyone to remeber him at his happiest times, driving the figure 8 in the yellow #10 Hungry Howies car we all know and love. Think of Bill as he was, happy, funny, and a truly honestly very loved man.
For Bill's family, none of us will feel Bill's loss as much as you. But we hope that so many people sharing their feelings here will help to console you even if it is only in the slightest degree. All our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill will live in everyones memories, and will always be sorely missed, especially every saturday night at the speedway.
We agree we should dedicate the 50 lap fig.8 to Bill. And although we agree that Bill would want us to race on saturday, we must respect Bonnie and Frank's decission to not hold the races that day. What we can say, is that if they change their minds, we will be 1 of the 1st to stand at the gates that day. We would like to see all the drivers paint a #10 on their cars, line up, and run 1 lap of the fig.8 slowly. I think it would be a great show of respect, and love.
Wild Bill Revard is a huge loss to all of us, fans, friends, drivers and family alike. And I hope, everyone will keep Bill's dream alive... KEEP RACING !
RACE ON BILL, WE HOPE YOU ARE BRINGING AS MUCH JOY TO THE ANGELS AS YOU HAVE TO ALL OF US, SHOW 'EM WHATCHA GOT!
Lots of love,
Theresa, Deb, Tonya,
Harley, and everyone at
Team Kowalke