Terry McGee another good one gone too soon

67champ · 03-15-2025, 10:41 PM

Terry L. McGee, age 74, of Newark passed away on February 22, 2025. Terry was born on June 29, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Lewis A. and Dorothy A. (Walker) McGee.

He was an avid drag racer who started his life of racing in 1969, and was a track champion at both National Trail Raceway and Pacemakers Dragway for many years. He won a Division 3 Championship at Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2002 to earn his way to compete in the National Championship at the NHRA Finals in Pomona, California. He is the only racer in NHRA history to compete in every single Bracket Finals since 1976, a streak of excellence lasting 49 years. Racing was his passion and nothing could keep Terry from racing as the desire to compete and win was as strong as ever, even with health issues in recent years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deanna M. McGee; daughters, Jacque Haynes, Holly McGee; grandchildren, Kayla McGee, Jessica Haynes, Ryan Haynes, Adrianna Huff, Emilee Huff; great grandchildren, Addisyn McGee, Maverick Barrera; and brother, David A.McGee.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Karen McGee.

Jeff Niceswanger · 03-16-2025, 10:21 AM

Terry and I raced many ah time. Killer racer. His wife Dianna was probably better than both of us. We all grew up racing at Trails, Norwalk, Pacemakers, Edgewater, Kil Kare and the now defunk Tri State. I moved on to Superstock but would still run into Terry as he raced class at various times throughout his life. So many of the bracket racers I started the journey of life with in the racing world have moved on.
Bye Terry. Welcome to part 2, whatever that may be...
Wanger Bros Racing

tommy d · 03-17-2025, 07:11 AM

It was an honor to get womped- womped by him st the Div III finals in 2006.😅

03-15-2025, 10:41 PM	#1
67champ Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 48 Likes: 7 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Terry McGee another good one gone too soon Terry L. McGee, age 74, of Newark passed away on February 22, 2025. Terry was born on June 29, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Lewis A. and Dorothy A. (Walker) McGee. He was an avid drag racer who started his life of racing in 1969, and was a track champion at both National Trail Raceway and Pacemakers Dragway for many years. He won a Division 3 Championship at Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2002 to earn his way to compete in the National Championship at the NHRA Finals in Pomona, California. He is the only racer in NHRA history to compete in every single Bracket Finals since 1976, a streak of excellence lasting 49 years. Racing was his passion and nothing could keep Terry from racing as the desire to compete and win was as strong as ever, even with health issues in recent years. He is survived by his loving wife, Deanna M. McGee; daughters, Jacque Haynes, Holly McGee; grandchildren, Kayla McGee, Jessica Haynes, Ryan Haynes, Adrianna Huff, Emilee Huff; great grandchildren, Addisyn McGee, Maverick Barrera; and brother, David A.McGee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Karen McGee. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by 67champ; 03-15-2025 at 10:55 PM. Reason: add photo

03-16-2025, 10:21 AM	#2
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 869 Likes: 670 Liked 961 Times in 351 Posts	Re: Terry McGee another good one gone too soon Terry and I raced many ah time. Killer racer. His wife Dianna was probably better than both of us. We all grew up racing at Trails, Norwalk, Pacemakers, Edgewater, Kil Kare and the now defunk Tri State. I moved on to Superstock but would still run into Terry as he raced class at various times throughout his life. So many of the bracket racers I started the journey of life with in the racing world have moved on. Bye Terry. Welcome to part 2, whatever that may be... Wanger Bros Racing __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS

03-17-2025, 07:11 AM	#3
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,595 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Terry McGee another good one gone too soon It was an honor to get womped- womped by him st the Div III finals in 2006.😅 __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?