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Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by wfo900, Dec 8, 2009.

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  1. wfo900

    wfo900 Formula Junior

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    #1 wfo900, Dec 8, 2009
    From another Board - I can't begin to tell you how many great days on 2 and 4 wheels I had because this man was alive. Godspeed Bill
    Rest in Peace, Bill Scott

    Bill Scott, 71, owner of Summit Point Motorsports Park and BSR Inc. in West Virginia, passed away December 7, 2009. Mr. Scott was a SCCA club racer in the 1960s, and was the 1970 Formula Vee world champion. A racer's career is short-lived. Bill had a vision to train drivers the skills that he learned from racing. His life-saving accident avoidance training classes put him in first place on the road to success. One of the lessons Bill learned from racing is the importance of teamwork, of “putting a team together that is dedicated, enthusiastic, and willing to put up with hard times.” He has established that team in the family members and dedicated employees who carry on his legacy at Summit Point.

    In 1980, Bill Scott purchased the ailing Summit Point Raceway. Bill Scott Racing trained thousands of drivers from private security agencies to government agencies (U.S. Air Force, CIA, State Department, state police, etc.) in accident avoidance techniques from defensive driving to counter-terrorism tactics.

    Summit Point Motorsports Park has evolved into four tracks and a new 13-acre tactical training center, the Summit Point Training Campus. Bill had his own explanation for success, “The competitive racing spirit is still there. I want to be so much better than any other business that does our type of training, so that it goes without saying that the best clients will come here. Second place is not an option.” Bill Scott has been a great asset toJefferson County, the great state of West Virginia, and the Department of Homeland Security of the United States.

    It’s a sad day to lose a brother and a hero. Thank you for being this and so much more.
    Rest in peace, William.

    -Roger Lyle
     
  2. solowmodel

    solowmodel Formula Junior

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    #2 solowmodel, Dec 8, 2009
    RIP
     
  3. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    #3 ferraripete, Dec 8, 2009
    a huge reason for the scca success over the years. rip bill.
     
  4. DennisForza

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    #4 DennisForza, Dec 9, 2009
    rip :(
     
  5. CornersWell

    CornersWell F1 Rookie

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    #5 CornersWell, Dec 9, 2009
    Sorry to hear this. Hopefully, the Point will continue on.

    CW
     
  6. KKRace

    KKRace Formula 3

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    #6 KKRace, Dec 9, 2009
    Bill's son Yens( pro: Yence) has been running the track for the last few years since Bill has not been doing well for a while. Yens is very enthusiastic about racing and the track itself and has been very active with the racing community. He likes meeting drivers and welcomes ideas.
     
  7. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 BigTex, Dec 9, 2009
    Rest In Peace....very sorry to hear.
     
  8. CornersWell

    CornersWell F1 Rookie

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    #8 CornersWell, Dec 9, 2009
    Yes, I know him. But, you know, depending on how Bill's corporate structure is and how his estate was organized, it could be a disaster. Many sales of family-owned businesses have been forced by estate tax issues. I cut my teeth at the Point, years ago considered buying it as part of a group, and I certainly don't want to see it go anywhere.

    CW
     
  9. KKRace

    KKRace Formula 3

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    #9 KKRace, Dec 9, 2009
    Bill did pass suddenly. I would be surprised if his intentions whatever they may have been for the track were not well planned out ahead of time. Bill was a pretty solid businessman. He seemed to be grooming Yens for this day. On the other hand I guess anything is possible when it comes to dealing with familly?
     
  10. ProRallyCodriver

    ProRallyCodriver Formula 3

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    #10 ProRallyCodriver, Dec 9, 2009
    Funeral info can be found here.
    http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=38920

    Jens has always corrosponded to me spelled 'Jens' and is pronouced Yens or perhaps Yence but slight difference. Fun guy, involved in all aspects of motorsports.

    What ever the government paid for the new 13-acre tactical training center should keep Summit Point around very a long time. Combined w/ the tactical driving school, seems would be hard to screw that up.
     
  11. 360Doctor

    360Doctor Formula Junior

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    #11 360Doctor, Dec 10, 2009
    R.I.P.
     
  12. Bisonte

    Bisonte F1 Veteran
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    #12 Bisonte, Dec 10, 2009
    This is sad news. He took Summit Point so far. RIP, Dr. Scott.
     

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