Captain America

Every time they run one ofthe ads I've been seeing on tv for the movie, Captain America, I keep thinking about former driver Raymond Williams, who carried the nickname "Captain America." When I used to stay at Southern Pines in the early 80s for the Rockingham races, we'd eat at a little oyster bar he was operating named the Silver Bucket. I was curious if anyone knew how he got the nickname... did it derive from some of his car color schemes or what?

This photocard was posted on a hobby forum.

Captain America comic book hero started in 1941.

Dave, I like the looks of red, white, and blue color paint theme ofrace cars and our American Flag.

I remember the #47 Capt. America, loved the car!

Great info on the history of the Capt. America scheme, thanks for sharing that B.B..

I got to know Raymond in the early to mid 80's while at Ellington's in Wilmington..He wasowneda nice restaurant at Wrightsville Beach, N.C. at the time.. He would come by the shop and visit and go to lunch with us, after which we would listen to Paul Harvey on the ride back...After Paul Harvey was finished Raymond would take over leave us all in stitches...He even went to several races with us and was the catch can man on a couple of those races...

I always enjoyed Raymond and his stories.A very likeable guy with a tremendous sense of humor, he loved to laugh...Haven'tseen Raymond in 20 years but I do think that the last time I did see him, he was a grinnin'.

Anyone know of his status these days?

The often "outspoken" Captain America will be our guest tomorrow night on the Goat Rodeo (March 27, 2012). He has something he wants to get off his chest about what is "wrong" with NASCAR today...and those who are contributing to the "problem"...as he sees it.

He has never held back his opinions...don't expect him to do so on the radio. This is going to be fun!! Put the young 'uns to be early tomorrow night. This may not be a PG Goat Rodeo. Probably not as bad as the one with Hubert Platt...but beware....lol.

i will say this about raymond willims he one greater story teller you writer book on raymond it would be number one in best seller.his story are priceless.can walk up to raymond and say raymond tell me a story it never ending.