Background
A native of Southern California, he was born in north Hollywood.
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Bill Zaring
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Zaring earned his name of "Daring" Bill Zaring and "Wild Bill" due to his aggressive style of racing on the oval track. He began racing in 1938 in Colton, California. Zaring was one of the many drivers who raced for the Edelbrock racing team
Zaring raced big cars (now known as Industry Cars) from 1948 to 1955, which were big when compared to midget cars.
Achievements
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He, finished in the money consistently and won the URA Red Circuit title in 1948. He won the first main event at the Orange Show Stadium in San Bernardino. On November 23, 1950, Zaring won the "Midget Grand Prix" (now Turkey Night Grand Prix), which was the final event at famed Gilmore Stadium He never achieved the fame racing them as when he did while driving midgets.
