He was well known for all the race engines he built for others and especially for the world records in power boat racing and at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
He and his son Marty were members of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club. Don ran 247 and Marty 260 MPH in their blown Firebird.
He built cars, boats, and engines and his world records were the product of his hard work. He was voted into the Utah Sports Racing Hall of Fame in 2011.
Don loved to work at his shop, Dons Automotive in Pleasant Grove. He loved his customers. It was common to see several old tractors in front of his shop. He worked on American Forks fire engine and even the dentist chair.
He passed away in 2013, and I never learned of him until now. Life sucks like that, learning about cool people you want to meet, but only after it's too damn late
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