I got to visit with him at Homestead and he was his usual self, dedicated to his job and the racers he presided over the last few years. From Florida CCS to the AMA Superbike Series, Bill was a presence in the garages and on the grid. We both knew he was near the end and when I kissed him on the head (one from PJ) he laughed. Said "people will talk."

Sadly, Homestead would be his last event. He suffered a setback while working that weekend but bounced back a few times just to let us know that he was going down fighting.

I'm going to miss him but he's not suffering and he's up there with some of the finest kids and racers I've ever known. They won't be sneakin anything by Bill in the tech garage. He'll just give them the eye and let them know that changes are necessary.... or else!

So long my friend,

Smokin' Joe

I'd like everyone who kew Bill to send me your thoughts.

Bill's Request:

Bill asked that his ashes be spread in two places. The first is over a body of water near his home. This will probably occur sometime in the next few weeks.

The second place will be one of our race venues, most likely in Florida, and hopefully at a race we expect to have a large turn-out. There will be a brief memorial service at each location. The family will reveal more details soon.

Hi Joe,
I'm sorry to hear about Bill - he will truly be missed out there! From my earliest days at Moroso, to Road
Atlanta, and everywhere else, he always greeted me with a smile, and would do anything to help. I hope he knows how much we all appreciated what he did for us, and that he will be missed greatly.

Godspeed Bill Parr!

Tony LaRocca

Sorry about Bill, we all knew it was coming but that doesn't make it any easier. He was a good guy.

Pat Weekley

Bill wishes for each of us to be remembered him by a donation to the Roadracing World air-fence fund. He loved racing and everyone he worked with to.

Bill made it to his 51st. birthday 25th. Nov.

Bill passed Nov 26th.

He at rest now.

Thanks
Gary McQuiston

Thanks for posting the wonderful tribute to Bill. Bill became as much a part of VIR as any of our regulars. When he, Gary and Ritchie first showed up at the track, they were quickly dubbed "The Florida Boys" and were always enjoyed whenever they were up this way.

Fortunately, I was able to go down to visit Bill the Monday before his passing. The old Bill was still in there, shining through the pain. He, like so many others, will always be a memory that produces a smile.

Lee Brantley
VIR Flag Chief

Of course he always would kid me about what I might have done to the motor. I can hear him now, "Are you sure you have the stock throttle bodies in there."

He had a quiet way about him and would give you that look like 'just make sure everything is legal' without saying it. You got his point.

I didn't realize that he was only 12 days younger than me. Makes me realize how mortal we are. I am thankful that he is no longer suffering and for the memories that I will have for years to come.

Bob Cole