William Cantrell
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William "Wild Bill" Cantrell (born in West Point, Kentucky, January 31, 1908 - died January 22, 1996) was a power boat and IndyCar driver.
Cantrell, circa 1951 | |
| Born | January 31, 1908 West Point, Kentucky, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died | January 22, 1996 (aged 87) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | |
| Active years | 1950, 1952 |
| Teams | Adams, Ewing |
| Entries | 2 (1 start) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1952 Indianapolis 500 |
In 1949, Cantrell won the prestigious hydroplane Gold Cup in Detroit. He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1992 in the power boats category.[1]
Indy 500 results
* shared drive with Bayliss Levrett