Dave Wren RIP

SSDiv6 · 09-18-2022, 04:55 PM

Just heard that Northwest Division 6 and Mopar legend, Dave Wren has passed!
My condolences and prayers to the Wren family! 😞

Tom P · 09-18-2022, 05:09 PM

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.

older racer · 09-18-2022, 11:09 PM

sorry to hear this, met dave long time ago . he was a good friend and helpfull. condolences to his family.

lorenr · 09-19-2022, 12:34 AM

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

Carguy49 · 09-19-2022, 01:32 AM

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.

nhramnl · 09-19-2022, 09:00 AM

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.

Rick J · 09-19-2022, 09:23 AM

One of my heros from the 70's Super Stock scene out West

RIP Mr. Wren

jmcarter · 09-19-2022, 09:40 AM

First met Dave at a Mopar race at Mission ~2005, and as mentioned a Dodge truck pulling an old enclosed trailer that was more green than white (parked in the trees in the PNW will do that pretty quick) was my first sighting. He then rolled out a primered 63 that had the best sounding Max Wedge I've ever heard. He didn't have a roll bar in the car so would roll out of the throttle about half track in order to stay clear of the tech people. Based on that and the conversation we shared it was very apparent why he is true legend in racing.

RIP Dave.

George Fitzpatrick · 09-19-2022, 10:16 AM

RIP Dave and condolences to his family . Sad very sad

Todd Hoven · 09-19-2022, 10:22 AM

RIP to one of the early powerhouse drivers in a Mopar!

09-18-2022, 04:55 PM	#1
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,998 Likes: 693 Liked 1,469 Times in 549 Posts	Dave Wren RIP Just heard that Northwest Division 6 and Mopar legend, Dave Wren has passed! My condolences and prayers to the Wren family! 😞

09-18-2022, 05:09 PM	#2
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 240 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP 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.

09-18-2022, 11:09 PM	#3
older racer Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 205 Likes: 2 Liked 57 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP sorry to hear this, met dave long time ago . he was a good friend and helpfull. condolences to his family.

09-19-2022, 12:34 AM	#4
lorenr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 48 Likes: 259 Liked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP 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

09-19-2022, 01:32 AM	#5
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,890 Likes: 2,053 Liked 2,499 Times in 634 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP 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. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 09-19-2022 at 01:55 AM.

09-19-2022, 09:00 AM	#6
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 505 Likes: 7 Liked 354 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP 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.

09-19-2022, 09:23 AM	#7
Rick J Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 72 Likes: 19 Liked 58 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP One of my heros from the 70's Super Stock scene out West RIP Mr. Wren

09-19-2022, 09:40 AM	#8
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,202 Likes: 2,148 Liked 2,934 Times in 901 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP First met Dave at a Mopar race at Mission ~2005, and as mentioned a Dodge truck pulling an old enclosed trailer that was more green than white (parked in the trees in the PNW will do that pretty quick) was my first sighting. He then rolled out a primered 63 that had the best sounding Max Wedge I've ever heard. He didn't have a roll bar in the car so would roll out of the throttle about half track in order to stay clear of the tech people. Based on that and the conversation we shared it was very apparent why he is true legend in racing. RIP Dave. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

09-19-2022, 10:16 AM	#9
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 341 Likes: 98 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP RIP Dave and condolences to his family . Sad very sad __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

09-19-2022, 10:22 AM	#10
Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,334 Likes: 914 Liked 727 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP RIP to one of the early powerhouse drivers in a Mopar! __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock