BILL VAN ALLEN PHOTO SCRAPBOOK #2

Opening Day 1958 sees Bill Van Allen and his '56 Studebaker Golden Hawk "squeeze" inside two competitors in turn four at Raceway Park.
(Bob Shledon Photo)

Bill Van Allen poses next to his "new" 1959 Studebaker Lark in the pits at Raceway Park in 1959.  Van Allen and Seth Piper had debuted the first of several Larks they built for Chicago area stock car action.
(Bud Norman Photo)

Bill Van Allen poses with a young fan after winning the 100-lap Season Title race at Raceway Park in 1959.  Joining in the photo are starter Tom Plouzek and announcer Wayne Adams.
(Bud Norman Photo)

Bill Van Allen poses in the pits for track photographer Bud Norman during an early-season event at Raceway Park in 1960.  Van Allen and mechanic Seth Piper had put together a "fresh" '60 Lark for the new season.
(Bud Norman Photo)

Minus his black-rimmed glasses, Bill Van Allen and his Lark in the pits at Raceway Park in 1961.
(Bud Norman Photo)