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Bill Rexford
Bill Rexford, born on March 14, 1927, was a stock car driver in the early 1950's. Born in Conowango Valley, New York, he made his name driving stock cars in the region. When NASCAR introduced its "strictly stock" series, Rexford appeared in three races that were held in the Northeast, with a best finish of 3rd. Later becoming the first of two Northern drivers to regularly drive in the series in 1950, when it became known as the Grand National division. That year, he won his first career NASCAR race at Canfield, Ohio.
By the end of the year, Rexford managed to involve himself in the race from the championship. He would end up benefiting from the misfortunes three other contenders. At the final race of the year in Hillsboro, Rexford had a slight lead and battled with Fireball Roberts for the championship. Even though he had an early engine failure, Roberts was able to win a championship with a top 5. Bill returned to racing in the Northeast in 1951, making a handful of appearances at some of NASCAR's bigger races in the southeast and a few northeastern Grand National events. His win at Canfield was his only career victory. Rexford was the only series champion that was not included among NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998.
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