Bill Ervin

Bill Ervin (date of birth unknown) is a retired NASCAR Grand National Series driver from the American community of Tellico Plains, Tennessee.[1]

Bill Ervin
BornTellico Plains, Tennessee
DiedMarch 26, 1996
Cause of deathCar accident
NASCAR Cup Series career
24 races run over 3 years
Best finish64th - 1968 NASCAR Grand National season
First race1967 Greenville 200 (Greenville-Pickens Speedway)
Last race1969 Alabama 200 (Montgomery Speedway)
Wins Top tens Poles
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Career

He participated in 124 races during his three seasons (1967, 1968, and 1969) of NASCAR action.[1] While never winning a race, Ervin managed to start an average of 22nd and finish in an average of 19th place.[1] His total career earnings were $2,805 ($19,556.09 when adjusted for inflation).[1] The total number of miles that Ervin raced was 1,398.8 miles (2,251.2 km).[1]

Bill Ervin's most successful races came on short track where finishes of 18th-place were considered to be routine. His weakness was dirt tracks; where he would find himself finishing in a humbling 26th place on average.[2]

The #31 Newman Long-owned Ford vehicle would become the primary vehicle of Bill Ervin during his NASCAR Cup Series career.[3]

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References
  1. "Bill Ervin's NASCAR career information". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2011-01-21.
  2. "Bill Ervin's NASCAR statistics". Driver Averages. Archived from the original on 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  3. "Bill Ervin's NASCAR statistics". Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2012-12-02.


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