Big Daddy Raced at Detroit Dragway
Don “Big Daddy” Garlits was one of the racers that helped make dragracing the sport it is today. Don raced many time at Detroit Dragway. He set many records, and help make dragracing safer for the top fullers.
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Vince Porcelli Michigan Dragracer
Just a little reminiscing!
When I think about all the good times I had and all the good friends I met and have kept over the years, it’s amazing. I’ve seen guys that were considered top dogs at Detroit that aren’t even racing anymore. I’ve seen the economy take away a lot of the spendable income we used to build our cars, buy trailers, trucks, campers, etc. Sometimes I feel like the tracks don’t appreciated what we spend on our hobby that helps keep them open.
Recreated1961 Packer Pontiac
Here is a video of the recreated 1961 Packer Pontiac that Stan Antlocer drove in 1961. It is at the Famoso strip we arived to late to enter so she sat on the trailer for the weekend.
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Brittany Adams Michigan Drag Racer
I come from a long line of racers. I am the daughter of Jim and Kim Adams. Some of you may know my Grandmother and Grandfather, Judy and Shorty Adams. I race a 1969 Camaro. Since I go to school and work part-time, I don’t always have the money or time to support my hobby.
Don Nicholson was a power house at Detroit Dragway
Don “Dyno Don” Nicholson
1927 – 2006
There is so much on the internet along with books, magazines about the life and times of one the the best racers ever, Don Nicholson. So with that we will only state a few things about Don,…
Vince Porcelli Raced At Detroit Dragway
So many people have raced at the double D in the 39 years it was open. We want to share your stories and photos. We don’t car what type of vehicle you raced, or the top time or speed. Just contact us with your information, and any photos (If any) and we will put you online…
Conrad Decker Loved Racing At Detroit Dragway
So many people have raced at the double D in the 39 years it was open. We want to share your stories and photos. We don’t car what type of vehicle you raced, or the top time or speed. Just contact us with your information, and any photos (If any) and we will put you online…
Roberto “Poncho” Rendon
Growing up in Michigan, and just a few minutes from Detroit Dragway anyone from this area knows we are very lucky to have been blessed with so many people from Michigan that have been instrumental in making drag racing what it is today. One such person was Michigan’s own Roberto “Poncho” Rendon. Most everyone in racing, and his friends called him simply, Poncho…
Little Red Wagon’s Jay Howell
Photo from Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
One of the biggest influences in drag racing was a Detroit native, and a frequent racer at Detroit Dragway. This person’s name is Jay Howell. Jay was born in Detroit, Mi. and later moved to Huntington Woods, MI. As a young teenager Jay spent many weekends, and night cruising Woodward Ave.
Shirley Muldowney
We can’t talk about Detroit Dragway legends without the name of Shirley “First Lady of Drag Racing” Muldowney. We are happy to say Shirley is a Michigan resident. There are many articles on the net telling people of all of Shirley’s accomplishments.
THE RAMCHARGERS
Being a die hard Mopar fan I have many good memories of the Ramchargers. The Ramchargers started in 1959 when a group of Chrysler engineers joined forces, Their first car was a 1949 Plymouth business coupe named “The High & Mighty”.
