No small block SS driver out of Otis MA had more
success than Gary Silkey. For that
matter, not many small block street stock competitors had as much success on
the high banks as Gary did back in the 80’s.
Powered by Denny Raspuzzi motors, a rarity to have professional built
motors for that division back then, and an understanding to take a stock
frame to the next level suspension wise, equaled many victories for the
humble Silkey.
The talented Silkey moved up with partner Rick Hawley
in 1989 to the newly formed sportsman division, and recorded a win in his
rookie year in May of 1989. Quite an
accomplishment for the duo that early in their open wheel career.
Gary retired soon after, and Hawley went on to
support LV veteran Jimmy Langenback in the DIRT legal SS division.
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