Dave Wren RIP

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.

Demon340 · 09-19-2022, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom P

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.

We had a friend asked us to sell that Plymouth coupe. Dave was the gentleman that contacted us about the car. What impressed me was Dave showed up at my house, by himself, with a old Dodge truck and open trailer here in Colorado. I asked him, "Wasn't that an awful long drive from north of Washington border to Colorado by himself ?" Dave told me "I towed a lot... more miles in my day" His plan was to split the manifold, add dual exhaust and make the car his early morning coffee car with the boy's. What a great guy and he shared some old racing experiences that he had in Colorado.
Dave will be missed..,
Larry

Abe Loewen · 09-19-2022, 06:55 PM

This is sad news. I didn't know Dave well but considered him a good friend. My condolences to the family.

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 09-19-2022, 07:38 PM

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

09-18-2022, 05:09 PM	#1
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 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	#2
older racer Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 212 Likes: 13 Liked 68 Times in 26 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	#3
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	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,993 Likes: 2,554 Liked 3,013 Times in 721 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.

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nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 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	#6
Rick J Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 102 Likes: 31 Liked 73 Times in 37 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	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,308 Likes: 2,425 Liked 3,227 Times in 981 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, 06:55 PM	#9
Abe Loewen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Regina Sask. Canada Posts: 87 Likes: 0 Liked 37 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP This is sad news. I didn't know Dave well but considered him a good friend. My condolences to the family.

09-19-2022, 07:38 PM	#10
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 569 Likes: 311 Liked 285 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Dave Wren RIP 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