Augie Gardino
Augie Gardino

Augie Gardino
Burleson, TX

Driver Information

Worked for General Motors Cadillac division for 30 years. Moved to Texas in 1984! Have live here longer than any other location. I lived in upstate New York for 19 years and the Detroit Michigan area for 19 years as well. Was drafted into the army in 1968 and spent 2 years there. Never spent time in a combat zone. Was married in 1965 until my late wife passed from cancer in 2010. I remarried in 2022 through current. I have no children of my own but now have 2 step daughters. I retired from Cadillac in 1995.

Career Highlights


Got promoted to Sargent in the army in less than 2 years. Was a successful test and development engineer for Cadillac engineering in Detroit for 19 years and when I moved to Texas in 1984 I worked on the sales side of the business for 11 years before retiring in 1995. Learning to fly and get my instrument and commercial ratings. I did a lot of instrument flying but no commercial flying.

Most Memorable Moment


Learning to fly

Hobbies


Motorcycle riding, flying private aircraft and RV traveling. I used to motocross race

favorites

  • TrackIndy 500
  • DriverDale Erinheart
  • EventFlying private airplane
  • FoodSteak with baked potato
  • MoviePretty Woman
  • SongI got you Babe by Sonny and Cher
  • Sports TeamMav's and Cowboys
  • Speed ShopSmiley's

Recommendations

  • RestaurantSaltgrass Filet Migon
  • Fast FoodWendys
  • Gas StationSam's Club
  • Car ManufacturerCadillac
  • BeverageCoke Zero
  • Parts StoreAdvance Auto and O'reily's
  • HotelHoliday Inn