Desert Star Motorsports

HUN's Charity racing event

Future Memorial Activities for Big John will be posted as information becomes available.

Team member profiles

Team Profiles

Car Owners: Greg & Bret Garner - 40+ years of racing experience several NHRA/IHRA classes.

Driver: Tony D'Oca - 30+ years of racing experience (21 years as a Dragster/Funny Car driver. NHRA Licensed in multiple classes.

Crew Chief: Greg Garner

Crew Chief in Heaven: John "Big John" Stanton

Team Members: All team members are cross-trained to perform various tasks on the car.

Troy Frey

Mike Garman

Jean Garner

Bret Garner

Robert Gonzales

Pattie Rose Gonzales

Rick Hummer

David McFadden

Josie McFadden

Highlights

2022 Highlights

- Celebration of Life at Tucson Dragway for Big John Stanton (April 8-9, 2022)

- HUNS Heat Stroke Motorcycle and Drag Race Charity Event (June 25, 2022)

2021 Highlights

- Still some COVID-19 restricted race activity in 2021.

- Race at Tucson Dragway (April 9-10, 2021)

- Race at Tucson Dragway (September 3 - 4, 2021)

2020 Highlights

- COVID-19 Restricted race activity in 2020.

- Charity Car Show for Veteran's Housing (June 28, 2020)

- Race at Tucson Dragway (September 6, 2020)

- Race at Tucson Dragway (September 18 - 19, 2020)

- Race at Tucson Dragway (November 13 - 14, 2020)

2019 Highlights

- Featured in Television Commercial for Tucson Dragway

- Lowest E.T. Alcohol Funny Car [7.037 @ 188.89 MPH] : Tucson Dragway Reunion (April 13, 2019)

- Quick 32 Race, Western Fuel Alterds Association (WFA), Tucson Dragway (May 11, 2019)

- Winner of both HUNS Charity Match Races (June 1, 2019)

- WFA & Nitro Fuel Funny Car Nostalgia Race (September 6 - 7, 2019)

Past Highlights

- Crew Chief John Stanton inducted into the Arizona Drag Racing Hall of Fame (May 17, 2014)

- Exhibition Car at the "Pinks" event featured on "Pinks Out Takes" SPEED TV (Now Motortrend Channel) filmed November 2007 race, aired July 16, 2008.

- California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) Bronze Metal Winner 2 consecutive years (2006 - 2007)

- CIFCA 2006 California Governor's Cup Winner

Charity Highlights

Many events listed below are annual.

- University Medical Center (UMC) Children's Cancer Center Car Show

- Boy Scouts of America Car Show

- Shriner's Benefit Car Show For Children

- Tucson "Street Rodder" Association Annual Car Show

- HUNS Charity Match Race and Motorcycle Show

- Various Local Church Fund Raising Shows

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We Have 3 Levels of Sponsorship

- Levels are detailed with costs and sponsor benefits based on the amount contributed. Below are benefits available to all three levels.

Your LOGO or Company Name will be Displayed on the Cars

Sponsors' LOGOs are displayed on both body types of the car. The size and location is determined by the level of sponsorship.

We Support Sponsor Events or Displays

Having a big sale, on-site or other event? Let us help you make it special for your customers or members.

Sponsors can set-up displays and information tables in our Pit Area at Events

Gain exposure and name recognition for your business. Customers have questions, you have answers. Benefit from direct interaction with prospective customers and leave them with a memorable, positive and exciting impression.

For Detailed Sponsorship Information and a full Sponsorship Brochure Contact:

Pattie Rose Gonzales at -pattie@desertstarmotorsports.com / (520) 275-4921

Greg Garner at (520) 850-1972

Or message us on FaceBook at Desert Star Motorsports.