The passing away of Bill Rink

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

I first met Bill in Topeka a few years back, when we both realized we were Truck Camper enthusiasts. Loved his stories...especially the one about the pit neighbor he had once that let their dog crap in his pit area and didn't pick it up! That was the weekend I started calling him, "Bad Grampa."
Rest in Peace, BG!

Glenn Person told me several Bill Rink stories, including how someone started depositing a fake pile of dog poop close to his trailer after that incident just to get him going. Bill certainly set the bar in SS/MA, seems like he won class at Indy over a dozen times with that GTO, the dedication to pull that off speaks volumes. RIP Bill.

[MR DERBY CITY]

William Virgil Rink …..what a guy ….Couldn’t really believe the sad news this morning. All the comments are spot on, Bill was ONE of a kind. I pitted next to Bill last August at the Bowling Green pts. meet. When I left to go home I had no earthling idea that I wouldn’t see him again. His mom passed away in 2017, and Bill is survived by a brother and sister. He never really mentioned his siblings, I think the majority of his family was at the racetrack …..Godspeed my friend …….

[doglover44]

RIP Bill

[Todd Leitner]

So sad to hear this, I and some friends met Bill in Scribner Neb one night in 2003/04 while checking out the qualifying sheet. We mostly just listened and laughed for the next couple hours, getting educated about anything we ever wanted to know about. RIP sir! And BTW don't EVER call it (that beautiful GTO) a Nova!

[Abe Loewen]

This is sad news. Bill was a good friend. We had great visit. Very entertaining. I loved his stories. Condolences to the family.

[Bobby Rashid]

Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Good guy. We have known him for over 30 years. RIP. Bobby and Nancy Rashid.

[Ronald Urquhart]

RIP Bill 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Curt Rees]

I met him at Thunder Valley, Marion, SD 20 some years ago at a IHRA division race. Vietnam stories, LRP team. He "visited' countries we weren't in.....supposedly.

Patriot. Self made man, doing what he loved. Rest in peace, Bill.

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Curt Rees

[mnmaxwedge]

Sorry to hear this. Bill was always kind and supportive and colorful. He will be missed.

[Jim Cimarolli]

I am so glad to see the outpouring of love from so many of us for Bill. He had the ability to make a lasting impression on everyone he met. What an amazing guy he was. I could tell stories until I couldn't type anymore. But I am going to miss talking to him on the phone, hearing that laugh, and listening to his oratory in a way I can't describe.