"Farmer" Bill Endicott (November 5, 1876 – June 7, 1944) was an American racecar driver. He raced in three Indianapolis 500 races in the 1910s. Endicott raced on several IMCA circuits in the United States and Canada in the 1910s and 1920s.
He was born on November 5, 1876 in Montgomery, Indiana. He was the older brother of Harry Endicott. He died on June 7, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Endicott was working as a farmer until his racing career began in 1902. He started 14 events in late 1909 to early 1910; he won ten of them and finished second in the other four. He won nine more races by the end of 1910. Endicott set a 24 hour endurance record at Brighton Beach Dirt Track by completing 936 miles (1,506 km) in 18 hours. He also set record times for 5, 10, 25, 75, and 100 miles at Beverly Hills Speedway. Endicott raced throughout the United States at dirt tracks with wins at Atlanta (GA), Louisville (KY), and Long Island (NY). In 1912, he finished fifth in the Indianapolis 500. Endicott also had dirt wins at Old Orchard (ME), Fond du Lac (WI), Milwaukee Mile, and Peoria (IL). He retired from racing after his brother Harry died in September 1913.

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