Where are they now? Bill Casler

National Dragster, Feb 7, 2003 by Jodauga, John

Caster was a member of SEMA's board of directors for six years and later served a stint as SEMA's president. In 1975, he retired from Hooker.

"I felt that I had done my job and had put forth a maximum effort, "said Caster. "It was time to move on to other things."

Today

After leaving Hooker, Caller became involved in home construction, and he spent his free time on his 36-foot fishing boat.

"I'd go deep-sea fishing and try to catch marlin, albacore, and swordfish," said Caller. "I really enjoyed fishing and would have done it every day if time had permitted."

Casler retired from the construction industry after interest rates climbed into the 21- to 22-point range in the late 1970s. After relocating to Nevada, he began driving earth-moving vehicles that were employed for mining purposes.

Now permanently retired, Casler looks upon his racing and manufacturing days with fondness.

"It wasn't so corporate like it is now; it was more of a family thing," he said. "I would always take my son and two daughters to the races in Pomona, and everyone knew them really well. They didn't help us - they would just toss a ball or play with the tires - but they enjoyed being there and meeting everyone. It was similar to going on a family picnic. I'll always have good memories from those times."

- John Jodauga