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Bill Whittington (William Marvin Whittington) was born on 11 September, 1949 in Lubbock, Texas, United States, is an American racing driver (1949–2021). Discover Bill Whittington's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
William Marvin Whittington |
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| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
11 September, 1949 |
| Birthday |
11 September |
| Birthplace |
Lubbock, Texas, United States |
| Date of death |
23 April, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Near Winslow, Arizona, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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Bill Whittington Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Bill Whittington height not available right now. We will update Bill Whittington's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Bill Whittington Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Whittington worth at the age of 71 years old? Bill Whittington’s income source is mostly from being a successful driver. She is from United States. We have estimated Bill Whittington's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
driver |
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Timeline
William Marvin Whittington (September 11, 1949 – April 23, 2021) was an American racing driver from Lubbock, Texas, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and competed five times in the Indianapolis 500.
As the brothers did not have substantial racing experience prior to the late 1970s.
The Whittingtons raced aircraft prior to cars, Bill having won races at Reno between 1978 and 1983.
They were the owners of the Road Atlanta circuit.
Whittington, together with his brother Don Whittington and the German professional Klaus Ludwig, multiple winner at Le Mans and elsewhere, competed in the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 935.
Bill made two NASCAR Winston Cup starts in 1980, earning an 8th in his debut at Riverside International Raceway (besting brother Don by one spot) and then 32nd in the Daytona 500.
In addition to Bill and Don Whittington, Lanier, John Paul Sr. and John Paul Jr.. were part of the IMSA drug smuggling scandal of the 1980s, where a number of drivers financed their racing activities with the proceeds from drug smuggling.
At age 71, Whittington died in an airplane crash near Winslow, Arizona, on April 23, 2021.
According to Randy Lanier and other acquaintances contacted by Autoweek, Whittington owned the aircraft, and was the pilot on the accident flight.
Lanier said that Whittington was giving a ride to an unidentified friend who "was terminally ill with cancer and had lost his pilot's license," and that he "wanted to give him an experience of flying again."
The accident aircraft was a Swearingen SA226-T(B) Merlin IIIB, aircraft registration N59EZ; it was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances.
The accident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Together with Randy Lanier they owned the Blue Thunder Racing Team in 1984, with Marty Hinze.
Bill also raced in the Indianapolis 500 five times with a best finish of 14th in 1985.
In 1986, Bill pleaded guilty to income tax evasion and conspiracy to smuggle marijuana into the United States from Colombia and was sentenced to 15 years in prison and ordered to surrender $7 million in property and other assets.
In 1987, his brother Don Whittington pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in association with his brother's activities.
