| Mopar Grieves Loss of Former Team
Member Scott Geoffrion 
Mopar mourns the passing of former NHRA Pro Stock driver Scott
Geoffrion, who passed away on May 8 due to an apparent heart attack.
Geoffrion, who was only 40 years old, was a part of "The Dodge Boys"
racing entity that carried Mopar's dominance in the series in the
1990's.
Geoffrion made his entrance into the sport of NHRA Pro Stock drag racing
in 1987, driving for Warren Johnson. Gaining experience behind the wheel
for WJ, Geoffrion joined David Hutchens' Wayne County Speedway/Dodge
Boys team as a teammate to Darrell Alderman in 1992. As part of the
fabled team that was the driving force in the NHRA Pro Stock ranks in
the early 1990's, Geoffrion won his first series event at Memphis
Motorsports Park. Defeating Bob Glidden to earn the win, Geoffrion's
victory came in his 10th final round appearance.
In his time with "The Dodge Boys," Geoffrion placed in the Top-10 in the
NHRA Pro Stock Series point six times. He was the series runner up in
1992 and 1994, earning a career high six wins in 1994. Finishing second
in the championship to his teammate Alderman, Geoffrion was named as the
'Car Craft Driver of the Year.' He notably finished third in the series
points battle in 1993 and fourth in 1991.
In a career that spanned from 1987-2004, Geoffrion made 28 final round
appearances in NHRA Pro Stock competition. Competing in over 200 events,
Geoffrion was the fifth driver to join the Holley 6-Second Club, with a
best performance of 6.938/198.63. His last ride came in a Ford powered
machine with owner Hurley Blakeney in 2003. Geoffrion will always be
remembered for his role in "The Dodge Boys" era.
Geoffrion is survived by his children, Kyle and Alexa, his brother,
Rick, his sister, Michelle and his parents Richard and Jeanne. Public
wakes will be held on Thursday, May 11, in California and Monday, May 15
at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, New Jersey.
Geoffrion's funeral will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 900
Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, New Jersey at 10 a.m. EST on Tuesday, May 16.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the
Drag Racing Association of Women at drawfasthelp.org.
Scott Geoffrion, a member of "The Dodge Boys" team that carried Mopar to
dominance in the 1990's, passed away suddenly on May 8 due to an
apparent heart attack. Geoffrion was 40. |
