Red Team
 

The 2006 Gerdelmann Slingshot was delivered in November 2005. The US Marine Corps NHRA 1481 Junior Dragster is driven by Maria Baehr.

2006 Gerdelmann Slingshot Chassis Junior Dragster.
NHRA: #1481

Engine: Rhino (Briggs & Stratton) 3.5” Methanol Alcohol power plant

Clutch: Polar clutch drive train

Body: Dragster was designed to proudly display and represent the United States Marine Corps

Achievements: 4th place at the 2004 Eastern Conference Finals (appeared on ESPN2), Best Dial at IHRA Beaver Springs, First place “C” class at Englishtown’s annual Halloween Bash and approximately 17 other trophies and awards.

Support Equipment

Car Mate 20’ Enclosed Trailer
The trailer is a rolling workshop; equipped with 5.5 KW generator, air compressor, hand tools, welder, grinder, saws, hardware and tons of storage. This is like giving our sponsors a 20’ billboard that travels in and out of state every weekend.

2003 Honda TRX 350 4x4 Quad
This vehicle features a front mounted 1,500 lb electric winch, a rear tow dolly, DC to AC power inverter, air compressor, dragster engine starter and fire extinguisher.

USMC 1481 Driver - Maria Baehr


Age 15, born October 10,1990

Pre-K through 8th grade at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Maple Shade, NJ

Ninth grader at Holy Cross High School in Delran, NJ

Summer Bible School Group Leader

Student council until eighth grade

Earned several Presidential Physical Fitness awards

Received the Lynn and Lou Russo Foundation Scholarship to Holy Cross H.S.

Township and high school girls softball

Grammar and high school cheerleading

Township little league baseball


The Owner, Crew Chief, Motor Head and Father – Bill Baehr


Husband to Joan, father of four and grandfather of two

Elevator Field Technician for Schindler Elevator Corp. and member of International Union of Elevator Constructors – Local 5

Otis Elevator – Service and maintenance departments

PECO Energy – Elevator mechanic, company locksmith, crane mechanic and inspector and maintained security systems

Maple Shade Fire Department – 1985 to present – Spent 19 years as an engineering officer and achieved the rank of Chief Engineer. Served on the Board of Fire Commissioners, Board of Governors and presently the President of MSFD New Jersey State Fireman’s Relief Association.

High school graduate and attended Florida Jr. College and Burlington County College

U.S. Navy – Honorable Discharge September 1, 1983 – Electricians Mate 2nd Class USNR