A pivotal figure in driver safety and responsible for saving many lives, his company, Simpson Performance Products, was one of the top manufacturers of racing safety products until Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash. Although Simpson's seat-belt was linked to Earnhardt's death, it never held much ground - however the emotion involved meant Bill eventually quit the company he founded. However, happily, he has bounced back. Bill, who lives in North Carolina, now owns a restaurant in Indianapolis, attends non-NASCAR races and formed another company, Bill Simpson Impact Racing, which manufactures racing suits, helmets and safety harnesses. Bill, himself, however, sold the business recently to focus on the non-racing projects and to enjoy more time to himself.

Biography last updated 19 Nov 2011