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Just heard that Northwest Division 6 and Mopar legend, Dave Wren has passed!
My condolences and prayers to the Wren family! 😞 ![]() |
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Very sorry to see this. I haven't seen him since three years ago. (because of the border)
I always enjoyed chatting with Dave. I never did get to go to his place near Lynden, heard all about it though. Dave started drag racing in the mid 50's in Montana.... in a Mopar of course. He had some great stories about some of these old wild west dragstrips that were "gas only" because of the skimpy shutdown areas and there he was in a 130mph drum brake MaxWedge and ran off the strip into the sagebrush each pass. His daily driver was something like a 1950 Plymouth. All his tow vehicles were Dodge trucks and assortment of trailers, some which could have used a serious washing. That guy was both a hero and a friend. |
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sorry to hear this, met dave long time ago . he was a good friend and helpfull. condolences to his family.
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Was a wonderful source of information. Saved me countless dollars.
I was a beginner. Young and with little real knowledge, but had desire. He would always tell it to you straight. He was damn smart. Thanks Dave ![]() |
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Since I am in the northwest, Dave was (and always will be) one of my heros. I know he came from Montana, But always a northwest favorite.
R.I.P. Dave and condolences to his family and many friends.
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A legend throughout my time as a racer. Along with his contemporaries, gave MOPAR incredible status and success in the sport.
Rest in peace, Dave. |
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Dave will be missed.., Larry Last edited by Demon340; 09-19-2022 at 07:39 PM. Reason: spelling |
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This is sad news. I didn't know Dave well but considered him a good friend. My condolences to the family.
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Going to miss his stories (he had a few) and his wit. He always had an opinion that he was never afraid to share and it generally brought laughter. He would never miss an opportunity to chat, at the Track or at the Swap Meets. It was always a treat to see what he would pull out of the trailer, the car would always run faster than he let it to stay out of trouble (he got the odd warning). Very sad news. Rest in Peace Dave, Your Legendary Spirit will remain alive with us. Condolences to the Family. MB
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A true D6 and Mopar racing legend. Dave RIP, I'm sorry we had never met.
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