Having made the most out of his appearances racing the Sports Car Club of AmericaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Hoosier Racing Tire Super Tour, SaanichB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Bill Okell garnered his best overall finish ever by the end.
Posting three first-place finishes and a second driving his MG Midget over two weekends of racing in 2022, Okell wound up fifth overall amongst 42 drivers nationwide in the F Production class, his best overall placing ever in the U.S.-based competition.
Heading into the final two races of the season, at Watkins Glen in New York and Race Atlanta in Georgia, Okell sat third overall behind only a pair of drivers from Florida. Two other drivers, both piloting Mazda Miatas, overtook Okell with their finishes at Watkins Glen.
The veteran driver was scheduled to make a guest appearance over the Aug. 6 to 7 weekend at the Vintage Racing Club of B.C.B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s 2022 Historic Motor Races at RiverB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Edge Raceway in Mission.
He also plans to travel to Atlanta to compete in the American Road Race of Champions in November.
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