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  1. 07-15-2012, 01:49 PM #1
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    Wild Bill Slater

    I just received an email informing me that Bill Slater passed away this morning. I will post more info as it becomes available. RIP Bill.

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  2. 07-15-2012, 01:52 PM #2
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    Sad news. One of the favorite drivers of my childhood. RIP

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    There's a write-up on the front page of the NEAR site. http://www.near1.com/

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    A sad day.. a real legend and an icon of modified racing - I loved the fact he was still hangin round the tack and at the gate for so many years.. RIP Bill.. Godspeed.
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    Years ago my dad won a raffle prize at some party, probably at Stafford. The bottle and box got ruined when we got some water in the basement, but the note, I was able to save. RIP Mr. Slater!!Click image for larger version.  Name: Save0001.JPG  Views: 72  Size: 68.8 KB  ID: 2682
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  6. 07-17-2012, 05:22 AM #6
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    Sad Day,I grew up in Norwood and as long as my chores were done I got to go to races,Bill was my favorite driver as a kid and we would always talk as I came thru the gate at Stafford many years later.He was a true racer from the "ole days"and will be missed.RIP Mr Slater!
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    Calling Hours are Monday July 23rd from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.
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