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    Speedy Bill Smith's Passing

     



    Saw this morning that Speedy Bill Smith, founder and owner of Speedway Motors in Lincoln, NE passed away June 30th at his home. Speedy Bill built his business from nothing, and based it on honesty and customer service. He was a good man. Rest in peace, Speedy Bill.
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    Times 2... RIP Bill, you set quite a standard in business.

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    Going to miss both Bill and his wife, they were great people and did a lot for Racing and Hot Rodding in their lifetimes!!!! They've left us with a really great museum and a parts business that we will all be able to enjoy for years to come.

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    Yup,,saw that yesterday.. A great man...I never bought anything off the company,myself,,but there are a few people I know down here,who stock his parts.. he has done well for himself,,and,,yes,,hard work,honesty and service.. it's getting harder to find nowadays.. RIP Speedy Bill..
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    Got this today, as I expect many of you did if you've been a Speedway customer in recent times - Speedway Motors | Bills Memorial

    Note the e-mail address given for memories, condolences, etc.
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    This is sad to see. RIP in Bill.
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