Team Inspiration Chairman

Bill Rich

Bill is a retired maritime consultant, who ran his own practice from 1967 to 1997. He first rode in a Stanley steam car in 1963 and, being an ex-marine engineer in steam driven ships, became hooked in this intriguing mode of transport.  In 1987 he acquired his first steam car  - a 1916 model 726 Stanley 20hp roadster  - and he has just completed the rebuild of a 1908 Stanley 20hp model H.5. gentleman's speedy roadster. 

As well as being the Chairman of Team Inspiration, the supporters’ club for the British Steam Car Challenge, he is also the current Chairman of the Steam Car Club of Great Britain, which has an international membership of around 350.

Bill has been involved with the British Steam Car Challenge since its conception and is now on the Board of Trustees for the charity that is funding the project.

(c) 1999-2008, British Steam Car Challenge