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Speedway Motors Founder "Speedy" Bill Smith Dead at 84
Victory Lane fell silent recently as the performance automotive community lost a pioneering racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur. “Speedy” Bill Smith, founder and owner of Speedway Motors, died May 30 at his home in Lincoln, NB, just weeks before his 85th birthday. He is survived by four sons, their wives, 10 grandchildren, and an extended family of Speedway Motors employees and thousands of loyal customers.
Lifetime Achievement honors coming from the likes of SEMA, NSRA, Goodguys, IMCA and USAC. He actively supported organizations and sanctioning bodies that shared his mission to make rodding and racing safe, fun and affordable. A desire to preserve racing history led his family to establish the Museum of American Speed in 1992. This world-class collection of racing engines, cars and automotive artifacts has allowed the Smith family to give back to the automotive community and share their profound love of racing and rodding with future generations.
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1977 when Goodson Shop Supplies was a division of Winona Tool Manufacturing Co. The purchase of the company was finalized on June 4, 1979 and initially employed seven people. Today, Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders employs 38 in three states. To read more on Goodson milestones during Biesanz’s tenure, visit www.EngineBuilderMag.com and search”Goodson.”
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Melling Engine Parts has announced the release of a new 2014 Engine Parts Catalog as well as a new Cylinder Sleeve Catalog. Included in these 2014 catalogs are new charts, tech information, new part numbers now in stock and available, and a complete full color brochure insertion about Melling with a message from company July 24-26 president Mark Melling. Motor State Challenge The Melling division, Dura-Bond Watervliet, MI
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Smith got hooked on cars early in life and began buying, fixing and selling Model Ts for profit as a teen. Soon he was racing – first motorcycles, then cars – while attending classes at Nebraska Wesleyan University. After earning a degree in education, Smith followed his automotive passion and opened Speedway Motors in 1952, aided by a $300 loan from his wife Joyce. A combination of passion, tenacity and innovation allowed Smith to grow a small 20x20 storefront into a flourishing mail-order business and manufacturing empire. During its 62 years in business, Speedway Motors has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the performance aftermarket. Working side-by-side with his beloved wife and all four sons, Smith built what is recognized as America’s Oldest Speed Shop. Smith’s countless contributions to rodding and racing have been recognized by dozens of organizations, with Hall of Fame and 6 June 2014 | EngineBuilder
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Scott Biesanz Celebrates 35 Years with Goodson June 2014 marks the 35th Anniversary of Scott Biesanz purchase of Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders. Biesanz has led the company since
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