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Got the news today that we lost Mikey to ongoing health problems ,early this morning. Michael ‘Mikey” McDermott. From the Newburgh,N.Y. area, he started out in 65 running a ’53 U/S Chevy ,he picked up from Pat Hennebery. Went on to run Dover every week in his C/Gas nova. Retired In Florida ,he built a Willys that I lettered at the 2nd annual Dover Drag Strip Nostalgia Drags at Island Dragway. He towed 1200 miles to compete and won the long distance award. A member of both the Dover Drag Strip Reunion Hall Of Fame and the Hudson Valley Historic Racing Hall Of Fame . With His Wife Teresa,they were Foster parents to many kids, giving them a new lease on life. Great Guy…Great sense of humor and a Friend to all he met. We Miss ya buddy ,He’s home now with many a Dover Racer.His long time friend said it best….Bruce Butler Jr. :
“Sad. Lost a very longtime friend, and Heaven got a little bit faster last night. Mike ”Spanky” McDermott passed away after a long, hard fought battle with health problems. When we last spoke during early September, it was clear to me that he had never lost his zest for life, and his optimism for his ability to beat his health issues with the same spirit in which he loved his family and raced his cars. Our condolences to his wife, family and friends, of which I am honored to have been among. It was a fun ride, my friend. Rest In Peace”
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Such a sad day. We knew that Mikey was failing and this day would come,
but also hoping it would never come! You could never find a nicer person.
He was so knowledgeable about drag cars and with circle track cars. He shared
information with anyone who asked. He and his wife had many foster children,
some they adopted. His family was his rock! There’s a lot of broken hearts in FL. today.
Mikey, my brother, R.I.P dear friend! Like we always said at the end of our conversations,
“LOVE YA”!
Frank… 😎
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