Drivers
Meet the drivers of the Midwest Gassers and the Midwest Doorslammers!
Gary Merriman (2017)
Gary is from Round Lake Park, Illinois. Gary owns and drives a beautiful 1966 and 1970 Chevy Nova.
Dennis Nimphius (2017)
Dennis has been with the Midwest Doorslammers since inception. Thirty plus years ago, he started with a small block and a 4 speed. The car has evolved to a large BBC, turbo 400 and a ford nine inch rear end. Dennis is the only one working on the car and driving it. It typically runs … Read more…
Ray Rosenow (2017)
Ray races a 1966 Chevy SS 138 factory big block car. It currently has a 582 cid big block Chevy motor, turbo 400, hipster brakes and runs a true 10.5″ tire. He works in the heavy construction equipment field as an account manager.
Guy Brown (2017)
This is Guy Brown’s ninth year as a Midwest Doorslammer. The car is a 1966 Chevelle. Guy bought this car in high school when he was 17 years old. He is a metal fabricator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Guy enjoys drag racing and car shows.
Kevin Penne (2017)
Kevin is the proud owner of a 1964 Chevy Malibu. He built the car himself and builds his own engines. The car is sponsored by City Welding, Gold Eagle Corporation, friends and family. The engines in his cars can range from 427 to 638 cid. Kevin has been racing with the Midwest Gassers for 3 … Read more…