D1 lost two great .90 racers yesterday

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It is my sad duty to report the Northeast and D1 lost two great .90 Racer yesterday.

Martin “Marty” Ganjoin passed away at his house from natural causes on Saturday evening. Marty was a staple at Englishtown Raceway Park in the early years bracket racing before moving up to 10.90 racing. Even with a small tire car and only going 135mph+ Marty won numerous D1 Championships and the 2017 Mid Atlantic .90 Super Street Championship as well as being a Jegs All Star. Marty’s number #1 fan and wife Joanne Ganjoin passed away in January from Pancreatic Cancer. Please keep their two children Chris & Tracy in your through and prayers.

While still coming to terms with that news I received a text that D1 Super Comp & Engine Builder Steve “Hammer” Martel passed away Sunday Morning while cutting wood. Steve was a multi time winner in D1 and the 2014 NHRA Keystone Nationals winner in the 8.90 category. Steve also ran a well known engine shop and did a Multitude of engines for drag racers in D1 as well as Oval Track racers. Please keep Steve family and friends in your thoughts today.

I believe Johnny D is putting together a small tribute for them in which should be out shortly and I’m not sure when we get back to normal life if there will be a memorial service since funerals are not allowed as of right now. I will keep everyone posted as news becomes available!

Sad Day to say the least here in Division 1!