| Born | (1918-08-31)August 31, 1918 |
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| Died | May 5, 2001(2001-05-05) (aged 82) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  American |
| Active years | 1953–1955,1958–1960 |
| Teams | Nichels,Kurtis Kraft,Kuzma,Kupiec,Lesovsky |
| Entries | 6 (3 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Careerpoints | 1 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1953 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1960 Indianapolis 500 |
Bill Homeier (August 31, 1918Rock Island, Texas – May 5, 2001Houston, Texas) was an Americanracecar driver.
He drove in theAAA andUSACChampionship Car series, racing in the 1953–1955 and 1958–1960 seasons with 14 starts, including the 1954 and 1960Indianapolis 500 races. He was a relief driver forWalt Faulkner in the1955 Indianapolis 500 He finished in the top ten 5 times, with his best finish in 5th position, in 1959 at Sacramento. He holds a unique record from the1954 Indianapolis 500; he finished in last place, but completed 74 laps, the most for a last place finisher.[1]
* shared drive withWalt Faulkner |
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The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bill Homeier participated in 3 World Championship races, scoring 1 World Championship point.
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