Bill Muncey
United States
Unlimited Hydroplane Racing
B: November 12, 1928
D: October 18, 1981
Four Time World Champion
Muncey posted 62 wins, more than any other competitor in the history of the sport, and won a record number of championships. In more than three decades of hydroplane racing, Muncey claimed eight Gold Cups, seven national championships and four world championships. His career really took off in 1960. During the next three seasons, Muncey won 14 races, including six of seven in 1962. He won six of seven again in 1972. In 1978, at the age of 48, Muncey silenced those who considered him too old by winning five races. He won seven times in 1979 and five more in 1980. His last win came in 1981 at Evansville. Later than year, Muncey had a serious crash in Acapulco that took his life at the age of 51. Muncey was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2004.
SUPERSTARS RECORD
| EVENT |
PLACE |
POINTS |
MONEY |
EVENT WINS |
| 1974 Preliminary 1 |
11 |
1 |
$1,000 |
None |
| TOTALS |
1 |
$1,000 |
0 |
PERSONAL BESTS
| Points Scored |
1 |
1974 Preliminary 1 |