Photos of Bill Lester's cars

Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona1.2.1998
7171 - Mazda RX-7 #JMIFO3315P0206297 - Pettit RacingMazda RX-7 Turbo #JMIFO3315P0206297 - Mazda Rotary TurboGT2
Pettit RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Cameron Worth (USA)/Nick Vitucci (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)/Scott Sansone (USA)/Brian Richards (USA)Result: 28th
Grid: 61st (2:02.319)
Colours: white
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 02/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Jim Burroughs
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona31.1.1999
3939 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #JLE 001 - Pumpelly/Mitchum MotorsportsPorsche 993 Carrera RSR #JLE 001 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT3
Pumpelly/Mitchum Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Spencer Pumpelly (USA)/Chris Mitchum (USA)/David Kicak (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)/Pascal Dro (F)
listed, never drove:
Oma Kimbrough (USA)
Result: 27th
Grid: 60th (2:02.094)
Colours: black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/04/2024Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona6.2.2000
1414 - Chevrolet Corvette C5 #NCMC5-R12 (Specter Werks) - Jack Cauley ChevroletChevrolet Corvette C5 #NCMC5-R12 (Specter Werks) - Chevrolet V8 7000 cc N/AGTO
Jack Cauley ChevroletClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: R. K. Smith (USA)/Jeff Nowicki (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)/John Heinricy (USA)Result: 54th - did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 46th (1:55.945)
Colours: red (+white/black)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 20/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona4.2.2001
4444 - Chevrolet Corvette (Hoerr) - Team Amick MotorsportsChevrolet Corvette (Hoerr) - Chevrolet V8 6100 cc N/AAGT
Team Amick Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Joe Varde (USA)/David Amick (USA)/Lyndon Amick (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 40th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 30th (1:51.294)
Colours: dark blue/orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Tropic Zone Racing
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona28.1.2007
1212 - Riley Mk XI Pontiac #022 - RVO MotorsportsRiley Mk XI #022 - Pontiac GM LS6 V8/90° 2v OHV 4988 cc N/ADP
RVO MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Schramm (USA)/Jack Baldwin (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)/Justin Bell (GB)/John Heinricy (USA)Result: 47th - did not finish
Grid: 23rd (1:46.662) - 21st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Miller 1000 Kilometres15.9.2007
1212 - Riley Mk XI Pontiac #022 - RVO MotorsportsRiley Mk XI #022 - Pontiac GM LS6 V8/90° 2v OHV 4988 cc N/ADP
RVO MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Schramm (USA)/Justin Bell (GB)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 38th
Grid: 20th (2:45.838)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 06/06/2012Photo by courtesy of: Larry Knight
Daytona TestTest Days at Daytona6.1.2008
33 - Riley Mk XI Lexus #031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XI #031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)
listed, never drove:
Bill Lester (USA)
Result: 20th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Janos Wimpffen
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona27.1.2008
33 - Riley Mk XI Lexus #031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XI #031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)/Ted Christopher (USA)/Alex Barron (USA)Result: 42nd - did not finish
Grid: 18th (1:42.936)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 15/12/2019Photo by courtesy of: Gary Kozinski and Fred Lewis
Virginia 250 MilesBosch Engineering 250 at VIR27.4.2008
33 - Riley Mk XX Lexus #MkXI-031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XX #MkXI-031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 10th
Grid: 9th (1:45.437) - 11th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 16/12/2019Photo by courtesy of: Jiří Vlach and Fred Lewis
Laguna Seca 250 Miles2008 Rum Bum.com 250 at Laguna Seca17.5.2008
33 - Riley Mk XX Lexus #MkXI-031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XX #MkXI-031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 12th
Grid: 9th (1:21.595)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 30/09/2022Photo by courtesy of: David Leong
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSahlen's Six Hours at The Glen and Nascar Camping World Series7.6.2008
33 - Riley Mk XX Lexus #MkXI-031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XX #MkXI-031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 29th
Grid: 9th (1:46.114) - 10th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 27/09/2008Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Grand-Am Mid-OhioEMCO Gears Classic Mid-Ohio21.6.2008
33 - Riley Mk XX Lexus #MkXI-031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XX #MkXI-031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 25th
Grid: 10th (1:19.363)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 27/09/2008Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Infineon 250 MilesInfineon Raceway23.8.2008
33 - Riley Mk XX Lexus #MkXI-031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XX #MkXI-031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 17th - did not finish
Grid: 10th (1:28.769) - 12th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 30/09/2022Photo by courtesy of: David Leong
New Jersey 250 MilesNew Jersey Motorsports Park31.8.2008
33 - Riley Mk XX Lexus #MkXI-031 - Southard MotorsportsRiley Mk XX #MkXI-031 - Lexus TRD V8 4987 cc N/ADP
Southard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Lester (USA)/Ken Wilden (CDN)Result: 36th - did not finish
Grid: 12th (1:13.233)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 31/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: The359 (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona25.1.2009
4545 - Riley Mk XI BMW #025 - Orbit RacingRiley Mk XI #025 - BMW S62-B50 V8 4v 4939 cc N/ADP
Orbit RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Darren Manning (GB)/Bill Lester (USA)/Leo Hindery, Jr. (USA)/Kyle Petty (USA)Result: 44th - did not finish
Grid: 16th (1:52.108)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 04/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Virginia 250 MilesBosch Engineering 250 at VIR25.4.2009
4545 - Riley Mk XI BMW #025 - Orbit RacingRiley Mk XI #025 - BMW S62-B50 V8 4v 4939 cc N/ADP
Orbit RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Darren Manning (GB)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 9th
Grid: 15th (1:45.024)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 15/12/2019Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews and Fred Lewis
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSahlen's Six Hours of The Glen6.6.2009
4545 - Riley Mk XI BMW #025 - Orbit RacingRiley Mk XI #025 - BMW S62-B50 V8 4v 4939 cc N/ADP
Orbit RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Darren Manning (GB)/Bill Lester (USA)/Bill Auberlen (USA)Result: 8th
Grid: 15th (1:45.188)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 13/10/2009Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona31.1.2010
77 - Riley Mk XI BMW #017 - Starworks MotorsportRiley Mk XI #017 - BMW S62-B50 V8 4v 4939 cc N/ADP
Starworks MotorsportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Lester (USA)/Mike Forest (CDN)/Dion von Moltke (USA)/Ian James (GB)Result: 27th - did not finish
Grid: 12th (1:43.322)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 01/10/2010Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Grand-Am BarberInaugural Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by Legacy Credit Union10.4.2010
77 - Riley Mk XX BMW #MkXI-017 - Starworks MotorsportRiley Mk XX #MkXI-017 - BMW S62-B50 V8 4v 4939 cc N/ADP
Starworks MotorsportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Lester (USA)/Kasper Andersen (DK)Result: 9th
Grid: 11th (1:23.247)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 16/06/2012Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
Grand-Am VirginiaBosch Engineering 250 at VIR24.4.2010
77 - Riley Mk XX BMW #MkXI-017 - Starworks MotorsportRiley Mk XX #MkXI-017 - BMW S62-B50 V8 4v 4939 cc N/ADP
Starworks MotorsportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Joey Hand (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 9th
Grid: 12th (1:45.675)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 21/12/2010Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Grand-Am Lime RockMemorial Day Classic Lime Rock31.5.2010
77 - Riley Mk XX BMW #MkXI-017 - Starworks MotorsportRiley Mk XX #MkXI-017 - BMW S62-B50 V8 4v 4939 cc N/ADP
Starworks MotorsportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Lester (USA)/Kasper Andersen (DK)Result: 23rd
Grid: 8th (49.893) - 9th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 27/09/2022Photo by courtesy of: Andrew S. Hartwell ASH Autophotos
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona30.1.2011
8888 - Chevrolet Camaro GT.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Autohaus MotorsportsChevrolet Camaro GT.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV GT
Autohaus MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jordan Taylor (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)/Johnny O'Connell (USA)/Matthew Marsh (HK)Result: 28th
Grid: 20th (1:48.821) - 18th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 08/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews and Fred Lewis
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen4.6.2011
8888 - Chevrolet Camaro GT.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Autohaus MotorsportsChevrolet Camaro GT.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV GT
Autohaus MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jordan Taylor (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)/Tommy Milner (USA)Result: 8th
Grid: 10th (1:51.939)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 30/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
2 h Road AmericaRolex Sports Car Series 250 driven by visitflorida.com Road America25.6.2011
8888 - Chevrolet Camaro GT.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Autohaus MotorsportsChevrolet Camaro GT.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV GT
Autohaus MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jordan Taylor (USA)/Bill Lester (USA)Result: 15th
Grid: 24th (2:19.358)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 16/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Royalbroil (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Daytona 24 Hours50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona29.1.2012
1818 - Porsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99ZBS798072 - Muehlner MotorsportsPorsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99ZBS798072 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
Muehlner MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mark Thomas (CDN)/Bill Lester (USA)/John McCutchen (USA)/Davy Jones (USA)Result: 39th
Grid: 45th (1:52.250) - 44th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 01/07/2012Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Indianapolis TestIndianapolis Motor Speedway Test7.7.2012
8888 - Chevrolet Camaro GT.R #PMGT-008 (Pratt & Miller) - Autohaus MotorsportsChevrolet Camaro GT.R #PMGT-008 (Pratt & Miller) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV GT
Autohaus MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Lester (USA)/Jordan Taylor (USA)Result: 14th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 04/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker