Hmm....doesn't ring a bell. A shop on 26 and Van Dyke? That would be Washington Township. Well...20 years ago I was 14 and not yet driving. It's possible I might have bumped into him when I got involved in the Detroit scene some years later but I'd have to see a picture of him to be sure.
Jim Orlando sounds familiar. Did he race those series of C.A.R.S Camaros that made the rounds in the early 90's? There were 4 of them, I think. They were pretty popular around here back then.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.