Bill Simpson has Passed Away

jmcarter · 12-17-2019, 05:52 AM

https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/...ied-at-age-79/

Mike Jones · 12-17-2019, 06:32 AM

Aftermarket Icon. I`m not sure what happened with Dale, but I remember that he sure paid the price. Condolences to his friends and family
Mike A114

Pete Lanciers · 12-17-2019, 01:41 PM

GODSPEED Bill! Thanks for your dedication and the innovation you brought to the sport we love...

Ralph A Powell · 12-17-2019, 07:41 PM

RIP my friend. Godspeed!

Dave Siltman · 12-17-2019, 08:12 PM

Bill changed the game. All forms of motor sports are safer because of Bill. Simpson Safety Equipment was sold and Bill then founded “Impact”. I met Bill many years ago in the garage area at The Indy 500. A friend introduced us and I walked out with a handful of t-shirts, two jackets and he fit me for a helmet which was shipped after the race.....all for free! Of course, I now use/wear Impact products. RIP, Sir,

jwsamuel · 12-18-2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Jones

Aftermarket Icon. I`m not sure what happened with Dale, but I remember that he sure paid the price. Condolences to his friends and family

What happened was that after Earnhardt died, NASCAR blamed Simpson safety harnesses for Earnhardt's death. In the aftermath, Simpson had to resign from Simpson Performance Products. He started IMPACT a year later.

After the medical examiner's report came out, Simpson was cleared of responsibility because Earnhardt had not been using the safety harness correctly. By then, it was too late and Simpson's reputation had taken a big hit. He sued NASCAR and they settled before the suit got into court.

Dano · 12-18-2019, 09:59 AM

Yes, Simpson was the man. It will be interesting to see if Impact carries on or gobbled up? Or has that already happened?

nhramnl · 12-19-2019, 08:35 AM

I always thought it was kinda unfortunate that there seemed to be an undertone within the racing community that Bill Simpson was a dick. A couple of times, I actually asked people who voiced that opinion what it was based upon, and they couldn't give any examples of bad behavior, poor treatment of customers, or anything else. I've proudly used Simpson products for many, many years, and have always believed it to be the stuff that everyone aspires to. RIP, Mr. Simpson.

12-17-2019, 05:52 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,367 Liked 3,167 Times in 969 Posts	Bill Simpson has Passed Away https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/...ied-at-age-79/ __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-17-2019, 06:32 AM	#2
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Bill Simpson has Passed Away Aftermarket Icon. I`m not sure what happened with Dale, but I remember that he sure paid the price. Condolences to his friends and family Mike A114

12-17-2019, 01:41 PM	#3
Pete Lanciers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 382 Likes: 867 Liked 627 Times in 156 Posts	Re: Bill Simpson has Passed Away GODSPEED Bill! Thanks for your dedication and the innovation you brought to the sport we love... __________________ Pete Lanciers PAL Automotive Racing Stock 7801

12-17-2019, 07:41 PM	#4
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 387 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Bill Simpson has Passed Away RIP my friend. Godspeed!

12-17-2019, 08:12 PM	#5
Dave Siltman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 72 Likes: 232 Liked 68 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Bill Simpson has Passed Away Bill changed the game. All forms of motor sports are safer because of Bill. Simpson Safety Equipment was sold and Bill then founded “Impact”. I met Bill many years ago in the garage area at The Indy 500. A friend introduced us and I walked out with a handful of t-shirts, two jackets and he fit me for a helmet which was shipped after the race.....all for free! Of course, I now use/wear Impact products. RIP, Sir,

12-18-2019, 09:59 AM	#7
Dano Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 156 Likes: 36 Liked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Bill Simpson has Passed Away Yes, Simpson was the man. It will be interesting to see if Impact carries on or gobbled up? Or has that already happened?

12-19-2019, 08:35 AM	#8
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Bill Simpson has Passed Away I always thought it was kinda unfortunate that there seemed to be an undertone within the racing community that Bill Simpson was a dick. A couple of times, I actually asked people who voiced that opinion what it was based upon, and they couldn't give any examples of bad behavior, poor treatment of customers, or anything else. I've proudly used Simpson products for many, many years, and have always believed it to be the stuff that everyone aspires to. RIP, Mr. Simpson.