Bill Lester
Bill Lester
William Alexander Lester IIIis a former racing driver who last competed in the Grand Touring category in the Rolex Sports Car Series for Autohaus Motorsports. In 1984, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in EECS from the University of California, Berkeley. Fresh out of college, he worked at Hewlett-Packard for a few years before deciding he wanted to focus on auto racing...
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth6 February 1961
calling career chicken guys hard overcoming spring
It's what I've been working long and hard for. It's been determination, perseverance, persistence, overcoming obstacles. I'm no spring chicken and most of these guys are calling it a career at this age. But I would like to think I'm still on the rise.
absolutely loved matter needed needle provide solid
He was absolutely as solid as a rock, no matter how much pressure, ... He loved to provide the needle when I needed the needle applied.
community driving glad minority took
I am glad that the minority community took an interest. However, I am driving for myself.
played
This is where Kirby Puckett played all 12 years of his career. This is where those two world championships occurred.
built time
It was built on time and on budget.
win
I did not get into the sport to be a trailblazer. I want to win races.