William Wilson
First African American-America NASCAR Champion and Celebrity Clothing Designer in Charlotte, North Carolina
William Wilson is a former professional athlete and NASCAR pioneer. As a member of Ultra Motorsports, he became the first African-American in history to win a NASCAR championship. Since retiring, he has become an award-winning celebrity clothing designer, and renown public speaker and philanthropist.
Global celebrities such as Stephen Curry, Eddie Griffin, DL Hughley, George Lopez, and former President Barack Obama have William Wilson's garments in their wardrobes. He's regularly called on to create items for such high profile events as the Grammys, EMMYs and Academy Awards.
Here are a few of his accomplishments:
- First African- American to win a NASCAR championship.
-Award winning celebrity clothing designer
- Named "Charlotte's Best Custom Clothier (3 times)
- Named "Charlotte's 25 Most Stylish (4 times)
- Official clothier of the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Designs the championship jackets for the Coca-Cola 600, Bank of America 500 and NASCAR All-Star races.