The Tasmanian Devil
In Loving Memory (1931-2002)
Charlie 'Dodge' Hagenmayer
Charles Fred Hagenmayer
"One of the first on the East Coast to do anything with the small Dodge Hemi was none other than Charlie Dodge. Charlie built up a hot 53 hemi and transplanted it into an immaculate street (‘40 Ford) coupe. There were very few street rods that could keep up with Charlie’s innocent ‘40.
He graduated to Chrysler Hemi’s and stayed..."
He graduated to Chrysler Hemi’s and stayed..."
Super Stock and FX Magazine - Dodge’s Hemi Heritage
Former CARS Magazine Editor
"Charlie was an extremely talented fabricator... A serious Hot Rodder... The typical poster boy of Drag Racing." "The Taz was unique. An interesting, immaculate, very cool car!"
"He did alright... for a kid that didn't know anything."
A comment that brought loads of laughter and one that only, fellow Hall of Famer, Mike Sforza could make. Charlie and Sforza go WAY back.
A note from Charlie's daughter...
I hope these memories give some insight to my father... the stories of a life well lived... and an exciting one at that.
I was privileged to be part, not by any monumental drag racing accomplishment. It was by default. I was born into it.
This said, I am reminded of something by father would say. "When someone shares something of value with you, and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others." It is a notion I try to adhere to. And herein lies the personal drive behind this site.
~ Nancy
I hope these memories give some insight to my father... the stories of a life well lived... and an exciting one at that.
I was privileged to be part, not by any monumental drag racing accomplishment. It was by default. I was born into it.
This said, I am reminded of something by father would say. "When someone shares something of value with you, and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others." It is a notion I try to adhere to. And herein lies the personal drive behind this site.
~ Nancy
