Andre Meade was born in
memories of racing cars are when he use
to race cars on
has a passion for trucks and cars. He is a self-employee truck driver. Andre has always had a love for big trucks
especially freightliner trucks. At
nineteen, Andre brought his first Mustang, a 1983 and pursue many others. But the
1979 black Mustang (a beauty) was his
love. He has a love for Mustangs.
Andre can always strike up a
conversation about racing with just about anyone, especially his brother Tony
Meade. In
addition, Andre owns a 1997 Race Tech Dragster �Chucky� named by his friend, David Washington who is also
into racing.
In 2007 Andre, won Super Pro
in
voted by the Quartermasters Racing Team to be a part of the team.
David Snowden, Sr.
David "Snowman" Snowden Sr.
was born in
26, 1967. He later moved to Upper Marlboro,
his love for cars and mechanics evolved. David took auto mechanics in high
school and follow up his education at the Diesel Institution of America.
He started engineering his own car from the axel up at the age of fifteen. He
began racing a 1970 Volkswagen dubbed Kinky Green in the summer
immediately following high school graduation (1986). He's frequented many
local tracks such as MIR
(Maryland International Raceway), Capital, Maple
Grove, 75-80,RIR, Beaver
Springs, Winston Salem,
Dave has placed 2nd at
and 2nd at Beaver Springs, 3rd at
Snowman is one of
the newer members of Quartermasters Racing Team and
is reveling the time he
gets to spend with like minded motor heads such as
himself.
Layton “Tony” Jones
He
later began running pro et, when he decided to take his camaro completely off
the street and turn it into all out race car. Throughout his racing career, he
has had numerous hot rods, but none could measure up to his pride and joy
Camaro.
In
the early 90’s, Tony began running NHRA sanctioned events in
Always
having an interest in Stockers, in 2002 he purchased a 69 Nova that he would
one day run in stock. The car was completely gutted and needed to built from
the ground up. Tony and his Son after a year had turned this gutted out 69 nova
into an astonishing E Stock Automatic 69 Nova, which his son began to drive.
This was the start of LRJ Racing.
Today,
his racing career that started with 67 mustang, has now evolved into LRJ
Racing, Father(Tony) & Son (Layton) campaigning two cars, a 68 Camaro (The
Chosen) and a 69 E/SA Nova.
Frank Slater
Frank Slater was born on September 3, 1940. He retired from Potomac Electric Power Company after 34 years of service on July 1, 1998. Frank began racing at Aquasco Speedway for trophies, which he won many.
In 1970, he ordered a 1971 Dodge Demon with a 340 engine from a Chrysler dealer in Waldorf, MD. He named the car Mr. Demon and had many 1st place wins. Frank would race on his lunch hour and after winning, he would have to leave the car and the money for his son Calvin and friends to take home for him. (Aquasco Speedway and Pepco properties are joined together.)
He has owned four race cars, all of which are Mopar's. His present car is a 1980 Plymouth Arrow which was featured in the May 1995 High Performance Mopar and March 1997 cover of Bracket Racing Magazine, thanks to Francis Butler.
His grandson Delante Breen was the only family member to travel all over with Frank, since Delante was eight years old. Now he is eighteen and is driving the Arrow as straight as an arrow.
Frank has been a member of the Quartermasters for only a short time and feels that it has certainly been great! He enjoys doing activities for and with kids. He believes in keeping them "on the right track" and encouraging them to say no to drugs! This is only one of the many activities that the Quartermasters are all about.
John Douglas
John Douglas (Mr. Beans) Mr. Beans love for drag racing started in 1968 with a 450 Honda motorcycle. Since then he has owned and raced several cars which included a Mercury Comet, Chevy Impala, and a Mustang. He currently owns and races a cressman high tech dragster. Determined to go faster, he made extreme changes to his new shafiroff 555 Chevy power plant this past winter to ensure a 7 second ET in the quarter mile. He is anxiously awaiting the start of the 2006 season to see if all of his efforts are going to pay off. John has been an active member of the Quartermasters Drag Racing Team since June 1998. He participates in all of the team events held throughout the community each year, but “career day” is his favorite. This event is held at several elementary schools throughout the Prince Georges and Charles county public school districts. John agrees with Proverbs 22:6, “if you train a child in the way they should go, and when he/she is old he/she will not return from it.” He views this event as an opportunity to “train” the children for that purpose. He retired in 1999 from the federal government and is currently driving for a local trucking company part-time. When not working he enjoys playing with some of his toy’s racing, riding his Honda 1000 gold wing motorcycle hand dancing ,watching old westerns, going to Dover Downs to play the slots. When the rush to much for the old man he take the motor home out to a nice camp ground to relax and unwind. Everyone in the family is a part of is racing endeavors in one way or another and is very supportive of his racing career. His grandchildren are the “apples of his eyes” and they keep him on the go. Mr. Beans has been the recipient/winner of trophies, certificates, bracket finalist, subject of newspaper articles, and monetary awards throughout his racing career and he plans to continue the winning streak this racing season as well.
JD Swann
John D. Swann "JD" was born and raised in Charles County,
Maryland by two wonderful parents, Theodore and Peral Swann. He is a
Heavy
Equipment Operator at W.S.S.C. He got into street racing on Route 295/Blue Plains at the
early age of 21. He began his "need for speed" in
a 1965 Chevy Impala.
It was a 4-speed, 327 motor, his first to be built by "Buck Proctor."
Since then, Buck has built at least four more motors
for him. JD chose to join the Quartermasters for the same reasons most
join. It's their demonstrated commitment to kids, the community and
a real feeling of comradiry with fellow Quartermasters. He has traveled most of all the events they have put on and really enjoys bragging about
them. The real "heartbeat" in his life right now is a 1980 Chevy
Camaro, bright orange, a 477 cubic inch, and named "YO-YO." It has gone
9.50's.
David Proctor
Retired Police Cpl. David Proctor, a 43 year old, Twenty one year veteran Prince George's County Police Officer, husband of Twenty three years, father of two children (Kristen age 21 and David Jr. age 19.) A man who grew up with love, guidance, and support of two strong parents seriously involved in professional auto racing. David began as an avid motorcycle lover, competing successfully in the motocross circuit, years later moving on to motorcycle drag racing and then to the amateur bracket car racing.
Dedicating himself to his family and law enforcement career Cpl. Proctor moved out of the drivers' seat. Resigning himself to his fathers' pit crew where he remained until 1992, he then developed and designed The Law Man, Inc. (non profit organization).
Becoming very disturbed by the violence and neglect he saw in his encounters with children, Cpl. Proctor felt a desire and long overdue need to help all children, particularly those unfortunate enough to have been directly affected by parents and family members involved with illegal substances.
Searching for a "vehicle" which would gain the attention of youngsters and adults alike affording him the opportunity to commicate a positive message was the easy part for. Proctor. Contacting his father, "Wild Buck" (of the once popular Wild Bunch Racing Circuit) Cpl. Proctor conveyed his idea to build a race car (painted and decorated to resemble a police cruiser, equipped with working emergency lights, and bearing the say "No to drugs slogan)which would be used attract people of all ages. He further discussed his plans to take his race to community affairs, primary and secondary schools and church functions (anywhere he could to get involved with children.) As a father of two first, a police officer second and an avid auto racing fan always he can speak on various issues of interest to the children. His approach is simplistic, yet qenuine...making a difference.
The work began...Proctor and his father modified and restructured the 1988 Super Gas Monte Carlo fiberglass body to meet his specifications. Through hard work; many countless hours, days, weeks, and months the search for assistance began. Preparing letters requesting sponsorships and meeting with business owners he negotiated for financial support or services.
Presently a new "The Law Man2" racecar is in the developing stages. Darrel Jackson
Darrel "DOOLEY" Jackson was born in Washington, DC on January 22, 1963. By age 5 he realized his life's dream - "to grow up to be a race car driver". NASCAR racing was Dooley's first love, however, as the years progressed, he came to understand that drag racing was more inexpensive and a sure-fire way to fulfill his dream.
His first memories of the track were at Budds Creek in 1979 at the Mountain Motor Nationals where he saw guys like Scoot Shafiroff, Craig Hennigee and the "Whooppee Car", the "Virginia Gentlemen", and the "Proud American" - all drivers that he spent countless hours emulating.
Dooley's first car was a '68 Pontiac Lemans that he rebuilt and street raced on Pennsylvania Avenue. In 1981 duty called and Dooley went into the United States Marine Corps for the next four years. During that time, he continued to go and see races at places such as Coastal Plains in Jacksonville, Kenston, and Goldsboro. After returning home from the Marine Corps, he purchased an '83 Mustang, but not for the purpose of drag racing, although this soon became the first car that Dooley raced at Capital Raceway in the Trophy Class. Shortly after, he began racing motorcycles. He then purchased a '72 Nova which again was intended to be a street car until a close friend, Marcus Wright, coaxed him into racing full time at the track. Originally it ran mid 13's. A few modifications later, Dooley had the car running as fast as 11.50. With the irresistible need for even more speed cruising through his veins, Dooley bought a '72 Pinto that was powered by a small block chevy, of course. He ran this car in bracket races as well as in National Meets.
Dooley joined the Quartermasters shortly after its inception in 1989. The greatest benefit for Dooley in being a Quartermaster has been the ability to learn more about cars and racing from the vast knowledge and experience levels of its members. He will be forever grateful to the Quartermasters for their continued guidance and encouragement throughout the years.
Al Reid
Al Reid was born on May 23, 1941. He is a retired federal employee enjoying all that life have to offer. Al started racing at the young age of 16. His initial interest began because of his love of automobiles and their workings. He chose the 1/4 mile because of the competition of two cars. Al owns one race car that bared his birth sign "Gemini" as its name. Al travels frequently with the club, assisting friends and other members whenever he can. This past year he made anywhere from 20-25 local, national and international events. Al found the Quartermasters through former club members and friends. He join the club to stay active and involved in the sport of drag racing. One of his major contributions to the club is his willingness and ability to cook at club events. He is also, available whenever the community call for support in school functions and parades.Ron Waters
Ron Waters
Ron has always been interested in “how things work.” Even as a child, he would let his curiosity get the best of him while looking at cars, trucks, or trains. He would try to figure out how they were built – what held all those pieces together to make it work. He would spend hours pondering on this question.
A friend introduced him to drag racing in the late 60’s hoping this would give him the chance to answer some of his questions he had regarding “how things work.” By 1975, he answered some of his questions by building a 1973 Dodge Dart which he started driving in street races. This quickly became his number one priority; bracket races.
He still races this 1973 Dodge Dart. It has always had a small block of some sort bolted under the hood. This 3,470 pounds of metal currently has a Stroked 360 engine with W-2 cylinder heads. His best ET was 10:23, 130 mph with 129 60ft.
Thirty years later, and Ron still loves his Dodge Dart the same way he did when he first built it; and he still gets the adrenalin rush when he races down the quarter mile.