Bill McCleskey, a longtime veteran of the automotive and motorsports industries, has passed away at the age of 78.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, McCleskey held regional sales manager roles at companies including Dynagear, KSG/Badger and Michigan Engine Bearings/D.A.B. Industries. He spent his final 13 years in the industry with Melling Engine Parts, where he built lasting relationships across the performance and engine-building community and earned multiple sales awards before retiring in 2018.
Over the years, Bill was recognized and won multiple sales awards.
This story was originally published on July 9, 2025. 
