G.O.T.R.A. Member Cars
Member cars and driver provided information.
1 John Orlowski Jr. - Madison NE
1939
Plymouth Coupe, 327 Chevy and 3 speed transmission. This
car was built frame-up by owner/driver and sons Johnny,
Jesse and Jeremy who also race. Favorite track is US 30
Speedway. Sponsors are Freedom Air Filters and Dent
Specialists.
The car has a 1930 Studebaker body, powered by a 308 Hudson Hornet engine. I started racing in 1963 with Hudsons and decided to end my racing with a Hudson. The number was put on the car by a previous owner who supported Don Wyhrich. Favorite tracks are Albion and Columbus though I like getting to race on tracks that I have never been to before. I started racing on the tracks at Holdrege, Oxford and Kearney which have all been gone for a long time now. My wife Carroll and I have four children.
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Dennis Proskocil - Ord, NE / Larry Proskocil - Ord, NE
1934 Ford two door sedan, 327 Chevy; this was previously a stock car and raced at Sargent, Ord, Stuart and Hastings. Sponsors - The Parts Bin NAPA, Valley Thunder Rods. Dennis has raced for 30 years, his dad got him started - his dad raced and his children race. He is married to Christy and has three children, Trent, Branden and Lisa. His favorite track is Albion because it is close to home. Unique info pertaining to the car - dad had this car in the early ‘60's.
2 of Spades Lloyd Myers - Alta, IA
7 Tom Sisco - Burchard, NE
7-11 Darrell Doerr - Plainview, NE
1940 Ford originally owned and raced by Harold Mauck from Plainview during the late 60's. Car was found on Harold's farm and was updated to run with GOTRA. Powered by a 318 Chrysler engine, automatic trans and quick change rear.
V8 Doug Wilkening - Retired
9 Rich Anderson - Retired
10 Gary Delp - Retired
10 Dennis Witthuhn - Retired
11M Jim Mills - Webb, IA
12 Dennis Proskocil - Ord, NE / Larry Proskocil - Ord, NE
1936 Olds two door sedan, 327 Chevy; this was previously a stock car and raced at Columbus. Sponsors - Valley Thunder Rods & Restoration. Larry has raced for ten years, his brother Dennis got him started - his dad raced. He is married to Tracy and has three children, Becky, Cory and Matthew. His favorite tracks are Columbus and Albion, because they are the closest. Unique info pertaining to the driver - retired from Air Force, 26 years 1995; unique info pertaining to the car - has had many owners; significance to the car # - family race car number.
19 Hundred Jerry Sperling - Retired
1928 Ford Model A, 327 Chevy. Sponsors - Kay Co. Inc. Trigger (Jeff Triggs #58) got him started in racing, his father raced and his children race. He is married to Teresa. His favorite track is ALL.
24B Brandon Piersol - Retired
27 Carroll Adamy - Retired
31 John Ferguson - Fremont, NE - Retired
32W Bob Werkmeister - Omaha, NE
1932 Ford coupe, 327 Chevy; this car was previously a stock car. Bob has raced for 34 years, his brother is what got him started. His favorite track is Audobon Speedway, because it is a fast track. Unique info about the driver - he’s raced street stocks, modifieds, sprint cars and vintage.
33 Larry Aldrich - Retired
33R Bill Rice - White City, KS
1929 Chevy coupe, 250 ci 66 cylinder; it was previously a stock car and raced with GOTRA. Sponsors - Stilwell Ranch, Don’s Transmission, Effland Seeds. What got him started in racing was his dad and uncle - his dad raced and his children race. His favorite track is 81 Speedway Wichita, KS. Unique info pertaining to the car - original car, original builder & driver - Marlin Kumm Bloomfield, NE.
34 Larry Thierer - Manhattan, KS
37 Ron Stohlmann - Retired
37 Steve Moock - Clarks, NE
1937 Chevy coupe, 327 Chevy.
40 (white) John Rath - Norfolk, NE
1936 Chevy, 307 Chevy. John has raced for 10+ years and still running same motor from when he started. What got him started in racing - GOTRA.
40 (yellow) Luke Cochran - Retired
42 James Sylvester - Retired
42 Mike Orlowski - Gold Hill, NC
1930 Model A Sedan. I sing like Justin Bieber in the shower, garden better than Martha Stewart and I make these chocolate peanut butter waffles that will leave you breathless. Especially if you're allergic to peanuts.
44 Terry Price - Johnson, NE
1937 Chevy coupe, 327 Chevy. Terry has raced for 5 years. His favorite track - all
48 Kevin Andersen - Table Rock, NE
1929 Ford Model A with a 327 Chevy. This was previously a stock car and raced all over. Sponsors - Corn Growers State Bank, Cornwell Tools, Siteman Auto. His Uncle Ron Stohlmann got him started in racing. His father raced. His favorite track is Butler because of good banking, nice easy facility. Unique info pertaining to the car - built by Ron Stohlmann. Just enjoy life one day at a time and racing.
54 Rocky Fagen - Retired
1941 Cadillac coupe. Running a 327 Chevy with a powerglide. Car was previously a race car.
55 Carroll Behlen - Retired
55JR Jim Thompson - Kearney, NE
1936 Ford five window coupe, 327 Chevy; it was previously a stock car and raced in central Nebraska. Childhood hero Johnny Orlowski III.
58 Jeff Triggs - Wayne, NE / Jacob Triggs - Wayne, NE
1939 Chevy, 327 Chevy; it was previously a stock car. Sponsors - Kay Co., Hasemann Funeral Home. Jeff has raced for 2 years / Jacob has raced for 2 years. His children race. His favorite track is Junction Motor Speedway. Favorite underwear is made by Deluth Trading Co.
61G Gary Piersol - Grand Island, NE
Gary Piersol and Teresa Piersol owners. 1931 Chevy with 305 and power glide. No sponsors always looking! Part of B&G Racing Group. Pit Crew: Teresa Piersol, Brandon Piersol and my Dad Don Piersol! Thank you for all your help and support with B&G Racing.
66S Bob Schalk - Retired
67 Wade Gosch - Norfolk, NE
1947 Chevy, 302 Ford. I live my life a quarter-mile at a time. Nothing else matters; not the mortgage, not the store, not my team, and all their bs. For those ten seconds or less, I'm free. I don't have friends. I have family.
70 Bob Frahm - Bennington, NE
1946 Olds, 327 Chevy; it was previously a stock car. Bob has not raced yet. Significance to the car # - his son Andy was born in 1970.
76 Jeff Zimmerman - Clarkson, NE
"Whenever someone asks me to define love, I usually think for a minute, then I spin around and pin the guy's arm behind his back. NOW who's asking the questions?" - Jeff "El Jeffe" Zimmerman
77 Chris Lavicky - Bee, NE1938 Chevy sedan. Chris has raced for 20 years. Family got him started racing. His father raced. His favorite track - I80 / Junction Motor Speedway. Significance to the car # - family # since the 1950's. Love to race and have a good time. GOTRA is the perfect group to achieve this.
1930 Chevy coupe.
89 Darrin Adamy – David City, NE / Doug Adamy - Columbus, NE
1930 Ford Model A, 327 Chevy. Sponsors - Professional Paint & Body, Clock Tower Auto. Darrin has raced for 17 years / Doug has raced for 17 years. Doug - what got him started in racing was he always loved racing. Favorite track is Oskaloosa IA, wide open turns on a big track. Unique info pertaining to the driver - Darrin is a twin and gets to race against him every now and then.
91 Walker Hoxie - Upton, WY
1941 Plymouth. Name of the car is "Pops". My nickname is tiny.(I'm 6'4")
92 Johnny Orlowski III - Madison, NE
1931
Nash Coupe, 327 Chevy. I walk around like everything is fine. But deep down inside my shoe, my sock is sliding off. I'm so laid back I lean forward.
93 Jeremy Orlowski - Lincoln, NE
1936
Chevy Coupe with a 327 Chevy. I am a rocket scientist. I’ve appeared on the cover of GQ—twice. And after mastering Italian, I became an international super spy. Right now, I’m yachting my way across the Caribbean, stealing top-secret information, and sipping mai tais…shaken, not stirred.
My wife says I exaggerate.
94 Jesse Orlowski - Retired
97 Glenn Barber - Retired
98 Pat Adamy - Columbus, NE / Doug Adamy - Columbus, NE
1936 Plymouth coupe, 327 Chevy; it was previously a stock car and raced with GOTRA. Sponsors - Performance Paint & Body, Clock Tower Auto Mall. Pat has raced for 3 years. What got him started in racing - his two boys raced. His twin sons race. His favorite track - I80 Speedway, but all tracks are fun.
99 Chad Aldrich - Retired
401 John Connelly - Retired