Career
He was the uncle of Ricky Rudd. A retired National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing Cup Series driver. Bill"s most iconic ride of his National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing career was driving the 1969 Ford Torino.
At the end of his career, Bill"s total earnings was $234,268 ($974,19868 when adjusted for inflation).
During the 1955 Southern 500, he managed to avoid Duckworth by swerving past his vehicle in a rapid manner. However, Arden Mounts didn"t get to see the stalled vehicle in time and prepared himself for a hard collision into Don Duckworth"s vehicle.
One of Bill Champion"s best races was at the November running of the 1969 Georgia 500. Other spectacular finishes occurred at the 1971 Asheville 300, the 1971 Kingsport 300 and the 1971 Georgia 500.
He performed the best on dirt tracks.
Finishing an average of 15th place.