My father, Bill Steinfield is a retired driver from the 1950's. Although he joined the APBA in 1951 racing outboards, he moved up to the 136 class. In 1955, he had 3 different hydro's during the time he raced, 2 Sooy's and 1 Lloyd. His most successful campaigns were in 1958/59 with a 1954 S-Class Sooy powered by a V8 60 Page Hamilton engine. In 1959, he finished 2nd in the APBA National Point Standings and won quite a few races including wins at New Martinsville and Elizabeth City.
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