RIP Wilbur Chiles (Read 876 times)

[Tony]

The term "great" is thrown around liberally, but no one who ever knew him or saw him race would dispute that Wilbur Chiles was on of THE greats of Stockcar racing. He was a fearsome teams racer, and a terrific servant of the sport, having been a past President of Wellington Speedway Club and promoter of Te Marua.. He and his Jesters teammates liked a party too; rumour has it than when a Jester was rolled, it cost them a keg!

Rest peacefully King Jester; the final flag has fallen.

[Macclad]

I was saddened to hear of Wilbur's passing.
When I were but a lad my parents would take me to Te Marua of a Saturday night and Wilbur quickly became one of my heroes.
My love of Stockcar racing developed because of drivers like Wilbur.

RIP good sir, thanks for the memories!!