The short track racing champion has passed following a battle with brain cancer
Bobby Gill was a two-time Snowball Derby and All-American 400 winner. He was also a USAR Hooters Pro Cup champion.
The native of Dalton, Georgia passed on Thursday at the age of 65. The racer was in a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
While known as a short track racer, Gill spent two seasons in the NASCAR Truck Series. In 1996 and again in 2000, Gill ran a total of 16 truck races, collecting four top-10 runs.
Back in April of this year, NASCAR Truck Series driver Grant Enfinger ran a throwback paint scheme of Gill’s at Martinsville Speedway.
“I am grateful for Codie [Rohrbaugh] and everyone involved in making this happen,” Gill said of the throwback scheme earlier this year. “I think this is great. I will be watching and cheering Grant [Enfinger] on Friday night.”
Back in 2010, Enfinger made his debut driving for Gill.
Statement from the Gill family
“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bobby Gill,” the statement from the family opened.
“Bobby lost his battle to stage 4 brain cancer on October 17, 2024. Everyone knew him as this hard-nose racer. But this man had the biggest heart. He never was the easiest to get along with. But if he wasn’t giving you a hard time, he didn’t love you. We love you Bobby, you fought hard! RIP”
Racing community reacts to the passing of Bobby Gill
Rodney Childers: “Growing up as a racer, you always remember who your toughest competitor was. Mine, was Bobby Gill. See you again one day my friend. I know you, Billy and Boger are already sitting around in heaven laughing like crazy about old stories.. RIP.”
Anthony Alfredo: “Really sad to see the passing of Bobby Gill. He taught me a lot when I was racing in K&N East and ARCA. Bob was a true racer! Rest easy wheelman.”
